April 7, 2011

MPAC is proud to announce that Pakistani American actor Faran Tahir will be speaking at the MPAC Young Leaders Hollywood Summit this June in Los Angeles.

Known for his roles in “Iron Man,” “Star Trek” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” which he received an MPAC Media Award for last year, Tahir is a third-generation actor. He originally attended University of California, Berkeley, with plans to get a business degree, but ended up creating his own major to pursue acting. He then received a graduate degree from Harvard University.

See our exclusive sit-down interview with Tahir (or scroll down & press play) as he shares his experiences, his advice and the importance of Muslims getting involved in Hollywood.

The MPAC Young Leaders Summits will expand three-fold this summer, offering Muslim American college and graduate students with a transformative opportunity to make their mark in government, the entertainment industry and the news media.

Watch MPAC's Young Leaders Summits video.

With three Young Leaders Summits, MPAC seeks to expand the pool of emerging talent and new voices that can enrich the fields of policymaking, news media and the arts while also providing leadership development and creating a network of emerging leaders.

Media

The Young Leaders Media Summit in New York City (June 15-18) will give participants an exciting opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of the news media industry while experiencing the fast pace of life in the Big Apple.

Hollywood

The Young Leaders Hollywood Summit in Los Angeles (June 26-29) will explore the role film, TV and the arts play in shaping public opinion and provide practical tips for transforming talent into a successful career.

Government

In its 4th year, the Young Leaders Government Summit in Washington, DC, (July 25-30) will provide applicants an inside-look at the inner workings of the nation's capitol while simultaneously providing government officials and congressional leaders the opportunity to learn what is on the minds of young Muslim Americans.

The online application is available at summits.mpac.org, and all applications must be submitted by Monday, April 25.

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Yasmin Hussein (yasmin@mpac.org)
Young Leaders Program Coordinator