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Afghan-American Professional Network

We are not an institution. We are a network.

A curated network of accomplished Afghan-American professionals across the DMV and beyond.

8
Founding Members
11+
Professional Categories
DMV
Washington D.C. Metro
2026
Established

Three objectives, one credentialed body.

A small network whose collective reputation is the product.

01

B2B Networking

Create business and professional networking opportunities: facilitating meaningful connections and collaboration on business opportunities and initiatives among members.

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02

Ecosystem Engagement

Engage with the broader ecosystem: business communities, regional hubs, county and state economic development authorities, to advance and advocate for greater economic opportunities for the Afghan-American community.

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03

Mentorship Pathways

Create mentorship pathways: to support emerging entrepreneurs and professionals and graduating students.

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Founding Members

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Shahla Azizi, Defense & Government Strategy
Shahla Azizi
Defense & Government Strategy
Sofia DeBlanc, CPA, Accounting & Finance
Sofia DeBlanc, CPA
Accounting & Finance
Farshid Ghyasi, Technology & Entrepreneurship
Farshid Ghyasi
Technology & Entrepreneurship
Kawun Kakar, Law
Kawun Kakar
Law
Mustafa Popal, Foreign Policy & National Security
Mustafa Popal
Foreign Policy & National Security
Mina Sherzoy, Social Impact & Women's Empowerment
Mina Sherzoy
Social Impact & Women's Empowerment

Membership is earned, not bought.

Every member is nominated by another, and each nomination is a professional reputation, staked. That is what keeps the network small, credentialed, and worth joining.

Mentorship

Growing the next generation

APN members open doors for emerging Afghan-American professionals and students — guidance on your career, building a business, or navigating a new field, from practitioners who have been where you want to go.

Partnerships

For businesses & economic-development partners

APN connects regional economic-development authorities, businesses, and sponsors with a credentialed network of Afghan-American professionals — real access to talent, procurement relationships, and the community.

From the Network

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Member spotlights, professional insight, and field notes from the network, publishing shortly. Follow along on LinkedIn in the meantime.

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Ready to join the network?

APN is selective by design, a small, credentialed body whose collective reputation is the product. If you are an accomplished professional ready to contribute, we want to hear from you.