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Come join industry leaders from EW Scripps, Tagboard, AWS and Ollion at AWS JFK14 for a discussion on next generation Monetization strategies on July…
Come join industry leaders from EW Scripps, Tagboard, AWS and Ollion at AWS JFK14 for a discussion on next generation Monetization strategies on July…
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Working with Charles Ifegwu at #CannesLion2024 was a highlight. Just check out the line up of creatives, dreamers, and doers he was able to bring…
Working with Charles Ifegwu at #CannesLion2024 was a highlight. Just check out the line up of creatives, dreamers, and doers he was able to bring…
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For those of you who were with us here in Cannes last year, you may remember us discussing the potential of generative AI. One year later, Amazon…
For those of you who were with us here in Cannes last year, you may remember us discussing the potential of generative AI. One year later, Amazon…
Liked by Samira Panah Bakhtiar
Experience & Education
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The WICT Network
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Volunteer Experience
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Fundaiser
together1heart
- Present 16 years
Human Rights
Prior to being named Together1Heart, this organization was DBA the Somaly Mam Foundation. For the last 8 years Samira has raised funds/awareness for this organization dedicated to creating a world free from Sex Slavery. Samira visited the rescue & rehabilitation centers in Cambodia in 2012 to see first hand the impact together1heart has on the lives of survivors of the sex trade.
Publications
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Best Practices to Make the Transition to IP
New Bay Media
See publicationCisco's Samira Panah explains how Cisco Media Blueprint accelerates the creation and delivery of immersive content, and how Cisco is helping its customers transform their infrastructure and applications.
Projects
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Madison Square Garden Renovation
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Honors & Awards
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Wonder Woman- Class of 2023
Multichannel News
The Wonder Women awards acknowledge the achievements and commitment from some of the most remarkable women in television, who continually show up to innovate, inspire, speak up for equality and lead their team and organization from the front.
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40 Under 40
NYC Television & Multi-Channel News
2019 HONOREES
From OTT, cross-platform and new metrics, to big data, digital disruption and economic challenges - the development and delivery of content is transforming like never before. Who’s at the forefront of this revolution in the industry? A special group of creative, imaginative, tech-savvy, visionaries with new perspectives and game-changing ideas. These are the people who help create, market and sell what viewers are watching on screens big and small. These are the people who hear…2019 HONOREES
From OTT, cross-platform and new metrics, to big data, digital disruption and economic challenges - the development and delivery of content is transforming like never before. Who’s at the forefront of this revolution in the industry? A special group of creative, imaginative, tech-savvy, visionaries with new perspectives and game-changing ideas. These are the people who help create, market and sell what viewers are watching on screens big and small. These are the people who hear “it hasn’t been done before” and can’t resist the challenge. -
Woman to Watch- Technology
Women in Cable Telecommunication
For over 35 years, WICT has worked diligently to help advance women in the cable industry. One of the ways we do this is by shining a spotlight on some of cable’s most influential women. The Woman to Watch distinction recognizes leaders who show tremendous growth and progression through their professional accomplishments with a strong commitment to their companies and the industry at large.
The 2017 Woman of the Year and Woman to Watch honorees were celebrated at the 2017 WICT…For over 35 years, WICT has worked diligently to help advance women in the cable industry. One of the ways we do this is by shining a spotlight on some of cable’s most influential women. The Woman to Watch distinction recognizes leaders who show tremendous growth and progression through their professional accomplishments with a strong commitment to their companies and the industry at large.
The 2017 Woman of the Year and Woman to Watch honorees were celebrated at the 2017 WICT Touchstones Luncheon held on September 25, during the WICT Leadership Conference. -
Voice of Change Award Recipient
Somaly Mam Foundation
Awarded the Voice of Change at the 2013 Somaly Mam Gala, hosted by Katie Couric, for generating over a quarter of million dollars in an effort to eradicate sex trafficking.
Languages
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Persian
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Organizations
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Summit
Member
- PresentSummit Series is an American organization that hosts conferences and events for young entrepreneurs, artists and activists. Events organized by the group include an annual invitation-only conference during which participants discuss topics including business practices, technological innovation, and philanthropy.
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Breakout
Member
- PresentBreakout is a community of rule breakers, thought leaders, and movement sparkers, united in turning talk into action. Through content, events, and workspaces we work to foster inclusivity, forge authentic connections, inspire collaboration, and empower the spirit of hustle in cities across the United States.
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WICT
Member, Programming Committee Lead
- PresentServing more than 10,000 members across the media, WICT is the largest and most renowned organization representing women in the cable arena.
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Betsy Magness Leadership Institute
Class 35 Inductee
-The Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, or BMLI, serves as the gold standard in leadership development programs geared toward training senior-level women in the cable telecommunications industry. Those accepted into the program are immersed in an educational journey that focuses on core leadership competencies, including communication effectiveness and organizational influence, driving and implementing change, creating engagement, driving results, and executing organizational vision. Since…
The Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, or BMLI, serves as the gold standard in leadership development programs geared toward training senior-level women in the cable telecommunications industry. Those accepted into the program are immersed in an educational journey that focuses on core leadership competencies, including communication effectiveness and organizational influence, driving and implementing change, creating engagement, driving results, and executing organizational vision. Since it was created by WICT in 1994, more than 800 women have graduated from BMLI. The alumnae comprise the upper echelon of female leaders in the cable telecommunication industry and they continue to be actively involved in transforming their companies and the industry at the executive level.
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Global Poverty Project
Contributor of Media Relations
-Assisted GPP and the festival with securing FUSE as their exclusive media partner.
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