03/17/2026
✨ Women’s History Month Spotlight ✨
This month, the Seattle Women’s Commission is celebrating women across our community who are working to advance equity and opportunity in Seattle.
Introducing Naseem Ghazanfari (she/her)
Commissioner, Communications Subcommittee
Cardiologist, MD, Kaiser Permanente
“As a woman in a largely male-dominated field and as an immigrant woman, I’ve experienced some of the unique challenges women face.”
Naseem is passionate about addressing the many issues that shape the lives of women and girls in our community, including gender-based violence, systemic barriers, stigma, and gender inequity. Through her work and service, she is committed to helping advance women’s rights and support stronger, more equitable communities.
💬 Her message to women and girls in Seattle:
“The Seattle Women’s Commission isn’t just about women and girls of Seattle—it is them, and together we make it stronger.”
Fun fact: Naseem loves wine, cheese, and quiet evenings with her husband. They met online playing backgammon in 2005 and spent two years long-distance with him in the U.S. and her in Iran—long before online dating was common!
Thank you to Naseem and the many women helping shape a brighter future for Seattle. 💜