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Tavakolians excel in corporate world, lead charge with charitable work

By Craig Sesker, InterMat Senior Writer
They are corporate executives by day. And superheroes by night.
For Hooman and Lorelei Tavakolian, that is the life they lead. They start their days before sunrise in suburban New York City, work 12-hour days in midtown Manhattan and then commute home together to raise their three young children. They leave and return home when it’s dark. Their schedule is wild, crazy and hectic, but they wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Tavakolians, both 43 years old, are C level employees for New York City-based hedge funds in one of the world’s financial meccas in Manhattan. “We are very dedicated to our careers and we make a significant time commitment to what we do,” Lorelei said. “We work long hours keeping our firms in line with compliance requirements. It can be stressful and hectic times, but we are partners in everything we do and it works well for us.” The Tavakolians come from vastly different backgrounds. Hooman Tavakolian grew up in Iran, a country with a rich and storied history in the sport of wrestling. He and his wife have become known globally for their immense contributions to the sport. Hooman and Lorelei manage and operate Hoomanities, the nonprofit they founded to provide assistance to underprivileged youths around the world through wrestling. “There is a lot of poverty and neglect around the world,” Lorelei said. “It’s sad to see families who are struggling to make it and that’s why it’s so important for us to help people who are less fortunate. I am totally supportive of Hooman’s vision and what we’re doing to help young people. It’s so gratifying to see a smile on a kid’s face after we are able to help them — it makes it all worth it. It’s amazing to be able to give back.”
Hooman Tavakolian came to the U.S. at age 9 after his family left Iran in 1986. He went through some hardships as he and his family adjusted to a new culture when first coming to America. “We lived in poverty when I was growing up,” he said. “I never lived in an air-conditioned room until I was 22. I grew up poor and that’s definitely one of the reasons why I am so committed to helping the people who are less fortunate. I can relate to what they are going through. Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/22559?fbclid=IwAR3fzmVGQ40-ZYx55ZNbR3a7PO90peteN6kXVHnblF3Ot1P_3lh0XYE6haM

November 18, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized