Fatema Basrai
Managing Director | Global Health and Education Innovation, Yale University
New Haven, CT
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With over a decade of expertise in the health and education domains, Fatema Basrai is a dedicated and dynamic teacher, mentor, and network builder for emerging entrepreneurs and social change advocates. Fatema specializes in guiding innovators to leverage their lived experiences to impact their work meaningfully. Her extensive experience includes successfully designing and executing social ventures, strategic management, and interpersonal communication, all aimed at fostering positive impacts for communities worldwide.
In her current role as Managing Director of InnovateHealth Yale and the Sustainable Health Initiative, she actively collaborates with Yale's students, faculty, staff, and partners to bolster and expand groundbreaking solutions in health and education.
“Through strategic messaging and compelling narratives, I empower social entrepreneurs to articulate their visions, missions, and impact in a way that captivates stakeholders.”
Having been honored as a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education, she is deeply committed to advancing equity in health and education on a global scale. As a first-generation US college student and immigrant, her work is driven by a passion for creating sustainable, transformative change, and she is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through innovative initiatives. Through her leadership, she aspires to contribute significantly to the ongoing evolution of the health and education sectors, fostering a brighter, more inclusive future for all.