Born in Baghdad to an ancient lineage called the Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians who still speak Aramaic), Weam Namou is an Eric Hoffer award-winning author of 16 books and a multi-award-winning filmmaker. Her two feature films which she wrote and directed, The Great American Family (a documentary) and Pomegranate (a feature narrative) have won over two dozen awards from around the world including New York, California, New Orleans, France, Amsterdam, Sweden, Italy, and India.

Weam is the executive director of the Chaldean Cultural Center, which houses the world’s first and only Chaldean museum. Her essays, articles, and poetry have been published by national and international publications. A keynote speaker, she has given readings, lectures, and workshops at numerous cultural and educational institutions. She’s an ambassador for the Authors Guild of America, the nation’s oldest and largest organization. In 2012, Erootha, a local arts organization, honored her with an Outstanding Contributions to the Arts Award. She hosts a half-hour weekly TV show, and she’s the founder of The Path of Consciousness, a spiritual and writing community, and Unique Voices in Films, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.