Andrea Suzanne Parhamovich (June 16, 1978 – January 17, 2007) was an American National Democratic Institute employee killed in Baghdad, Iraq, when her convoy was ambushed as she was returning from teaching a class on democracy.[1]
Career
Parhamovich was born in Perry, Ohio, and graduated from Marietta College. She pursued a career in political communication with the office of the governor of Massachusetts and the International Republican Institute in Iraq before joining the staff of NDI in 2006.[2][3]
After her death in Baghdad, she was the subject of the book I Lost My Love in Baghdad: A Modern War Story, written by her fiancé, Newsweek reporter Michael Hastings.[4]
Commemoration
The Vermont General Assembly passed a resolution commemorating Parhamovich's actions in Iraq.[3] Magdy Martinez, executive head of the United Nations Democracy Fund, honored Parhamovich's legacy in a message of condolence.[5]
The Andi Foundation was established in her honor to fund college scholarships and access to internship opportunities in politics and media.[6][7] The Foundation operates the Andi Leadership Institute, which provides annual leadership training for women in conflict zones.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Cave, Damien (January 19, 2007). "Ambush Kills an American Teaching Democracy to Iraqis". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
- ^ Gamel, Kim (January 19, 2007). "American Killed in Iraq Was Set to Marry". The Washington Post.
- ^ a b "ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO. R-95. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF ANDREA PARHAMOVICH (H.C.R.65)". Vermont General Assembly.
- ^ Packer, George (April 20, 2008). "What She Did for Love". Sunday Book Review. The New York Times.
- ^ "NDI Democracy worker killed in Baghdad" (Press release). United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF). Archived from the original on July 16, 2007.
- ^ "Sarah Jessica Parker Blows Off Benefit For Fallen Baghdad Activist". The New York Observer. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008.
- ^ The Andi Foundation
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