Andrea Parhamovich
Born(1978-06-16)June 16, 1978
Perry, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 2007(2007-01-17) (aged 28)
Baghdad, Iraq

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.

References

  1. ↑ Cave, Damien (January 19, 2007). "Ambush Kills an American Teaching Democracy to Iraqis". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
  2. ↑ Gamel, Kim (January 19, 2007). "American Killed in Iraq Was Set to Marry". The Washington Post.
  3. 1 2 "ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO. R-95. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF ANDREA PARHAMOVICH (H.C.R.65)". Vermont General Assembly.
  4. ↑ Packer, George (April 20, 2008). "What She Did for Love". Sunday Book Review. The New York Times.
  5. ↑ "NDI Democracy worker killed in Baghdad" (Press release). United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF). Archived from the original on July 16, 2007.
  6. ↑ "Sarah Jessica Parker Blows Off Benefit For Fallen Baghdad Activist". The New York Observer. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008.
  7. ↑ The Andi Foundation


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