Andrea Parhamovich

Andrea Suzanne Parhamovich (June 16, 1978 – January 17, 2007) was a National Democratic Institute employee killed in Baghdad, Iraq, when her convoy was ambushed as she was returning from teaching a class on democracy.[1]

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

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. "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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