Dr Parmis Khatibi is a daughter of educators and was exposed to and embraced science early.

Americans are living longer, thanks to medical advancements, but they’re often unable to access or afford care.

Teaching and treating the underserved is also in her DNA. She spends her days with patients fighting opioid addiction and other life-threatening diseases.

Away from the clinic, she’s fighting stereotypes and lifting up young women.

Dr. Khatibi is a leading expert on mental health and wellness services.

She provides clinical care to the most vulnerable community members suffering from mental health and addiction.

Parmis is engaged in solving some of the most pressing issues of our global economy and has served as Chairwoman for the World Affairs Council of Orange County, an Orange County Board of Supervisors Appointee to the HIV Planning Council, and is currently the statewide President for California Woman’s Leadership Association and Chair, Generations Council of Farhang Foundation.

Parmis is a WZO committee member since January 2011.