Sima Ladjevardian, JD
Region 6 Director
US Dept of Health and Human Services

Sima Ladjevardian has been appointed as Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  As Regional Director, Ms. Ladjevardian serves as HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s representative responsible for guiding and coordinating HHS policy initiatives as they relate to state, local, and tribal governments. Region 6 is based in Dallas, Texas and serves Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, as well as 68 federally recognized tribal nations. 

Ms. Ladjevardian is a lawyer, a mother of two, a breast cancer survivor, a community and political activist. After leaving political upheaval and revolution, Sima’s family arrived in the United States and, through her journey as an immigrant, she saw first-hand the power and promise this country can provide. She has since worked extensively to ensure that hardworking families have all the opportunities to strive and be healthy.  She was one of the first Iranian-American major party nominees for Congress. She ran in TX-2 on providing affordable access to health care for all.  

Ms. Ladjevardian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from UCLA and a Juris Doctorate degree from Hastings College of Law. She has actively served on the Boards of Every Texan, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Society of Iranian American Women for Education, AAPI Victory Alliance and the City of Houston Women’s Commission.