Ghazal Khorshidi

Ghazal Khorshidi is Senior Director of Executive Operations & Community Outreach at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, where she builds partnerships connecting students, business leaders, nonprofits, diplomats, and civic organizations across Greater Phoenix and beyond.

Originally from Iran, Ghazal’s career spans education, organizational development, and global management. Before moving to the United States, she led teams of more than 150 educators and staff, co-founded an educational institute, and worked in organizational development and international relations, helping create connections between Iranian organizations and global partners.

Ghazal moved to Arizona in 2017 to pursue her Master of Global Management at Thunderbird. Since joining the school professionally in 2019, she has advanced through several leadership roles while helping strengthen Thunderbird’s engagement with the Greater Phoenix community. Her work focuses on creating opportunities through education, mentorship, international collaboration, and community partnerships.

As an immigrant who found a welcoming home in Phoenix, Ghazal is especially passionate about supporting emerging leaders, newcomers, and young people. She believes leadership is not measured only by individual achievement, but by the opportunities we create for others to grow, contribute, and reach their full potential.