Association of
Iranian American
Professionals

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Upcoming events

    • 12-Feb-2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92130


    Please join us for our next "Social Gathering" at The Crust & Brew in Carmel Mountain Rd. 

    Invite your friends for delicious eats, refreshing drinks, and a great opportunity to socialize all evening!

    Date: Thursday, February 12, 2025

    Time: 6 PM till 9 PM

    Address: 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92130 

    Restaurant website and Instagram


    Please email us at: admin@aiap.orgfor more information.

    • 22-Feb-2026
    • 7:30 AM
    • Double Peak Trail

    AIAP’s February 2026 Hike

    Double Peak Trail Sunday February 22, 2026

    The AIAP hike for this month will be at Double Peak Trail From Discovery Lake in San Marcos. More information about the trail here.


    Meeting Time & Location:

    We meet at the park at 7:15 AM and start promptly at 7:30 AM.

    Hike Details:

    This trail starts at Lakeview Park and takes you down to Double Peak Park. It is a wide trail with beautiful views throughout. The hike is moderately difficult, covering 4.1 miles with about 1,026 feet of elevation gain, and typically takes 2 to 2.5 hours.

    Important Reminders:

    There are several steep and rocky sections so make sure you wear proper footwear.

    Please bring enough water, breakfast to share, water and wear comfortable hiking boots. 

    We will have breakfast on the peak.

    Note: AIAP does not assume any responsibility for the safety and security of hikers, and shall not be held liable for any accident, injury, loss of property or damages as a result of joining the hiking event set up by AIAP. All hikers join the hiking events at their free will and assume all the accidental dangers of a hiking event, and shall not hold AIAP liable for any bodily, financial, or property damages.

    • 25-Feb-2026
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Sufi Restaurant


    For this month's General Meeting, we’re hosting a pre-tax season educational panel designed for business owners and professionals who want to make informed decisions before the tax year closes - not after. This 90-minute session will focus on practical tax planning strategies, common mistakes, and timely opportunities that can materially impact both business and personal finances.


    Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

    Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm

    Location: Sufi Mediterranean Restaurant, 5915 Balboa Ave, SD, CA 92111

    Registration required: free for members, $10 for non-members.

    Panelists: Avi Taheripour & Payam Abrishami 

    About Panelists:


    Avi Taheripour, CPA, MBA, is the Founder and Managing Director of Number Nerds, where she provides fractional CFO, accounting, and business and individual tax advisory services to founders, closely held businesses, and individuals. With over 18 years of experience in public accounting, consulting, and taxation, she advises clients on strategic decision making, performance evaluation, audit and M&A readiness, and long term financial and tax planning.


    Payam Abrishami, CARTP, MBA is the Managing Director of Number Nerds, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction, client experience, and operational execution. He brings over 20 years of experience at the intersection of tax expertise, product management, and business operations, helping both established companies and innovative startups navigate complex financial and tax decisions.

    Language: Farsi

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