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Architect · Technologist · Community Builder

Arzan Sam Wadia

A New York–based architect, strategist, storyteller, and community leader working across design, culture, technology, and global Zoroastrian engagement.
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Arzan Sam Wadia brings together the discipline of architecture, the curiosity of a storyteller, and the instinct of a community organizer.

Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Arzan’s early years were shaped by scouting, student leadership, civic engagement, and a lifelong connection to the Zoroastrian community. He studied architecture in India before continuing his academic and professional journey in Graz, Austria, Venice, Italy, and New York City.

Professionally, Arzan is a Senior Associate and Director of Information Technology at COOKFOX Architects, where his work bridges architecture, technology, communications, and practice-wide innovation. His project experience includes major urban and adaptive reuse work such as One Bryant Park, St. John’s Terminal, and Terminal Warehouse.

Alongside his architectural career, Arzan has held leadership roles across Zoroastrian institutions, congresses, youth forums, entrepreneurship platforms, media initiatives, and civic organizations.

35+
years of community service and leadership
15+
official leadership roles across community institutions
5
major Zoroastrian congress leadership appointments
4
continents lived, studied, worked, or served across
1989
President’s Scout
Highest Scouting Award in India, presented by the President of India
1991
Troop Leader, Indian Contingent
16th World Scout Jamboree · Mt. Sorak, South Korea
2012
AV & IT Committee Chair
16th North American Zoroastrian Congress · New York
2014
IT Committee Chair
17th North American Zoroastrian Congress · Los Angeles
2015–Present
National Coordinator
Good Life Emblem Program
2019
Program Chair
7th World Zoroastrian Congress · Los Angeles
2022
Co-Chair
12th World Zoroastrian Congress · New York
2024–Present
Immediate Past President
2024
IT Committee Co-Chair
18th North American Zoroastrian Congress · Houston

FEZANA

President, 2020–2024 · Immediate Past President, 2024–Present

ZAGNY

Board Member, 2010–2020

Good Life Emblem Program

National Coordinator, 2015–Present

Zoroastrian Return to Roots

Program Director & Board Member

ZEDF

Founding Trustee

WZCC

International Board Member

Parsi Khabar

Founder & long-time contributor

World Zoroastrian Youth Leaders Forum

Participant, facilitator, mentor, and program contributor

Architecture, technology, memory, and community are not separate pursuits. They are ways of building continuity.

For speaking, collaborations, community initiatives, media, or professional inquiries, contact hello@example.com.

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