Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, is the foremost advocate for secular democracy and human rights in his homeland. For over four decades, Reza Pahlavi has been a leader and advocate of the principles of freedom, democracy and human rights for his countrymen. He maintains constant contact with his compatriots and opposition groups, both inside and outside the country. Pahlavi travels the world meeting with heads of state, legislators, policy-makers, interest groups and student groups speaking about the plight of Iranians under the Islamic dictatorship in Iran. He consistently speaks out against the widespread abuse and oppression of the Iranian people and calls for the establishment of a secular democracy in Iran. He calls for regime change through non-violent civil disobedience, and for a free and open referendum on a new government of Iran. His vision for the future of his homeland also includes a vast economic reconstruction and investment plan outlined in the Iran Prosperity Project (IPP).

Lisa Daftari is an award-winning investigative journalist, political analyst and commentator frequently appearing on Fox News, CNN, CBS, NBC, Voice of America, SiriusXM and others, focusing on foreign policy topics such as the Middle East and North Africa, terrorism, national security, human rights, and cyber security. She was a Fox News contributor for seven years.

Lisa also serves as director and founding editor of The Foreign Desk, a news platform covering stories and analysis from around the globe with an emphasis on their impact on U.S. foreign policy. She publishes a popular daily top-10 email briefing with the day’s most vital foreign affairs stories, reaching 250,000 monthly subscribers and is also the host of the highly acclaimed Foreign Desk podcast.

Lisa is a sought-after voice with sharp analysis sharing briefings and testimonies with prestigious institutions like the United Nations, Congress, and various private entities. She has worked for several think tanks in Washington, where she has written exclusive reports for the Pentagon and other government groups and was called upon to work closely with the White House on the roll out of the Abraham Accords. Lisa is fluent in Persian, Spanish, and English, with advanced proficiency in Hebrew and a basic understanding of Arabic.

Receiving presidential scholarships throughout her academic career, Lisa holds a master's degree from the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California and an undergraduate degree in Middle Eastern studies, Spanish and vocal performance from Rutgers University. While in journalism school, Lisa was invited to show her documentary thesis on the underground freedom movement in Iran in Congress. Lisa was also the recipient of the prestigious Carnegie Knight journalism fellowship.

In recognition of her commendable work in reporting global human rights atrocities, Lisa was presented with the Medal of Valor by the Simon Wiesenthal Center in May of 2023. Later that year, the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles honored her with the Champion of Freedom award, acknowledging her efforts to amplify the struggles of those seeking independence and justice worldwide.

Beyond journalism, Lisa is a talented opera singer and pianist. She delivered a TED Talk on fake news in 2019 and was named one of the "30 Hottest Women in Politics" by the Washington Times. Currently, she is furthering her scholarly depth as she nears completion on her PhD in foreign policy/national security at the Institute of World Politics in Washington D.C.

Lisa was born and raised in a suburb of New York City and now resides in Los Angeles with her husband and young son.