Six Plus One Worker #199459

Dr. Joe G. Ahmadifar.
He grew up in the Middle
East. He had a diffi cult
life there until his mid
twenties. He dreamed of
a better life for himself
and his family. In 1970
he came to the United
States to receive a higher
education. After earning
his bachelors degree in chemical engineering, he went back
to his homeland and eventually worked for the Ministry of
Oil in Iran until 1986 in a high ranking position. In 1986 he
came back to the United States permanently. Joe went on to
earn and Masters degree in Industrial Safety Education. He
obtained a Doctorial degree in Mathematics Education and
had a successful engineering career. Currently he is retired
from a state environmental agency and is an adjunct professor
at two universities. He is fulfi lling his dream since educating
others is his passion. Joe has been happily married to Shahin
Ahmadifar for thirty fi ve years. He has three children and
three grandchildren.