DR. REZA SADR

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

* Completion of entire Islamic Seminary Education in holy city of Qom to the level of post-seminary and extra-religious studies

* Holder of Doctorate degree in Religious Studies from University of Tehran

* Holder of Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Masters of Science degree in Management Science, both from the U.S.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

* Instructor at Iranian High Schools

* Chief executive of a U.S. firm active in international business and commerce

* Minister of Commerce upon victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran

* Founder and Chief Editor of the daily "MIZAAN" newspaper in Iran

CULTURAL & ISLAMIC ACTIVITIES:

* Active member of Islamic Students Association in America

* Production of a documentary on American Muslims of African origin

* Teaching and delivering insightful and engaging talks in a host of venues and forums to promote better understanding of Islam and its holy book through active dialogue and discussion. Some of Dr. Sadr's recent topics of discussion have included "Economy in Islam", "Freedom in Islam", "Womens' Rights in Holy Qur'an" as well as a "Historical Analysis of the Early Days of Islam".

* Dr. Sadr is a resident scholar of Islam and a frequent speaker at Noor.va.Danesh, an asssociation of Iranian Muslims in Eastern United States