Noosheen Hashemi

Philanthropist Noosheen Hashemi is president and co-founder of The HAND Foundation, which works to prevent child sexual abuse, broaden the middle class worldwide, and promote education and leadership. She was also co-founder and chairman of PARSA, a company that works to strengthen the Persian community. Prior to that, she worked at Oracle Corporation, where she was awarded its “Against All Odds Award” for her part in the company’s turnaround. She is the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the CEDAW Human Rights Award for Philanthropy. Updated 2012