A former refugee, Jalali is an author, educator and human rights activist who was chosen for his wide experience and deep ties to Maine's immigrant communities.
Reza Jalali is credited with leading the center to financial and organizational stability and launching a host of programs to improve the lives of new Mainers.
Patten Free Library and the Bath Area Family YMCA are co-hosting a free lecture and book signing with Reza Jalali at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the library’s Community Room. Jalali will share the saga of his own refugee experience, along with emblematic stories of more recent new Mainers. Jalali is an author, educator and immigrant […]