Lena Maasarani, CFRM

Lena Maasarani, CFRM, serves as the Assistant Director of National Events at IRUSA, where she brings over 19 years of experience turning empathy into impactful action. In her role, Lena oversees the planning and execution of national-scale events, ensuring that each initiative reflects the organization’s mission to provide humanitarian aid and foster community resilience. Her work blends strategic leadership with meticulous attention to detail, coordinating complex logistics while creating meaningful, mission-driven experiences for donors, volunteers, and the communities served.

Lena’s dedication to service is rooted in a lifelong commitment to giving and professional excellence. She earned her B.A. in Public Health from the University of California, Irvine, and further strengthened her expertise in large-scale event execution by completing the Meeting and Event Planning Certificate Program at California State University, Long Beach. She also completed the Certified Fund Raising Management (CFRM) program through Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, equipping her with advanced knowledge in philanthropic leadership and nonprofit strategy.

Throughout her career, Lena has demonstrated a unique ability to align organizational goals with community needs through high-impact fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and volunteer engagement initiatives. Recognized among the Top 65 American Muslim contributors in New York City by America’s Muslim Network, she is celebrated for her quiet but powerful impact in humanitarian aid. Lena believes leadership is most meaningful when it strengthens communities and uplifts others, and she credits her success to a deep passion for service, strong mentorship, and collaborative partnerships that amplify positive change.

• CFRM

• UC Irvine - B.A. Public Health