Dr. Sara Safari knows the value of high performing teams. Whether successfully climbing Mt. Everest, or in  business, her goal is to exceed expectations. Her historic  Everest climb is featured in the Netflix documentary, “Aftershock”. Her journey, and many accomplishments have made her an in-demand presenter at corporations and associations.

Dr. Sara Safari is an author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, Electrical Engineer and advocate for women empowerment. She is the founder and president of a nonprofit called Climb Your Everest that focuses on empowering marginalized Young women through educational programs.

She has received the award for The Global Citizen from United Nations Association in 2015. She is a board member and director of development in Empower Nepali Girls foundation. She also has received the award for Outstanding Practice with Broad Impact in the area of women and leadership from International Leadership Association in 2017. Sara is the first Iranian in history to climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks in each continent.

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United Nations Global Citizen Award – 2015

Experience Life Magazine
National Geographic Magazine
Voyage LA Magazine
Antioch University News
AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit
Conquering Kilimanjaro, Conquering Fistula
50 Iranian-Americans You Should Know: Sara Safari
Journey from Dream to Reality – An Interview with Sara Safari
5 questions with Everest climber Sara Safari
For the Girls