Blanc Bärtsch Firooznia, Jasmin (1956, Hamburg), grew up in Tehran. She holds a Master of Health Administration and has, for many years, contributed significantly to the development of healthcare structures and elderly care. At the same time, she has been politically engaged for decades in the effort to overcome the Islamist regime in Iran. Today, she is a cultural mediator, building a meaningful bridge between the German-speaking world and Iranian society – through dialogue, collaboration, and the shared pursuit of freedom and progress