Simin Zadkhedmat

“I was born in Bandar-E Pahlavi, Iran, but came to the United States a little over three years ago to pursue the American dream. To find my niche, I decided to start attending college in the spring of 2015, and there I discovered my passion for accounting While taking Individual Tax Return courses, my professor, Becky Knickel, advised me to participate in the VITA progr​​​​​am, which gives students the opportunity to work with the IRS by volunteering as an income tax assistant to low-income participants. Another professor, Roberta Ansiaux, referred me to Dallas North Share Ministries, where I volunteered as a bookkeeper to add to my experience. I currently work at a logistics company as an accounts payable specialist. 

​“I am a certified accounting clerk and accounting assistant, and also have a certification in Quick Books. I am very proud to have earned my associate degree in Accounting in May, 2018. I have never given up, despite my lack of experience in accounting, the U.S culture and communication skills. 

“My goal is to become a CPA and I will let nothing get in the way of achieving that. I plan ton continue my education, take the CPA exam and earn a master's degree. I know it sounds impossible, but I believe that my hard work and dedication will get me through it. 

“None of this would be possible without DCCCD and I am so grateful for the opportunity to have attended. My husband, Peyman, always inspires, encourages and supports me. I believe that the secret to my success has been to never give up, no matter the circumstance.”

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