She moved to Chicago in 1993 to attend law school and never left. Since graduating in 1996, she has been a Cook County prosecutor, specializing in domestic violence and sex crimes. Iris began coaching Girls on the Run in 2010, and eventually joined its governing board. The empowerment of girls in developing countries has been a lifelong interest, likely because she witnessed her father’s family in Afghanistan flee the country when the Taliban took power. Iris is honored to be a part of GSG and hopes to help raise awareness and make a difference for girls who lack access to education. Iris is the proud mother of three children. Her hobbies are running, competing in triathlons, live music, her dog Gretchen. She currently serves on GSG's executive committee as vice president.