Ainee Athar

Ainee Athar is an MBA/MS candidate at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, focusing on climate tech and industrial decarbonization.1 Her background includes:

Professional Experience

• Climate and Philanthropy: Athar pivoted to accelerating technology and philanthropy for the climate crisis in 2021.1
• Immigration Advocacy: She spent a decade as a leader in national politics, working on critical immigrant rights campaigns, including the preservation of DACA.1
• Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Served as an Immigration Program Officer from 2018 to 2021.1
• FWD.us: Held positions as Texas Director and Regional Organizer from 2014 to 2017.1

Education

• Currently pursuing an MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business (2022-2024) and an MS at Stanford University (2023-2025).1
• Completed a B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin (2010-2013).1
• Participated in the Climate Learning for Action Program at Terra.do in 2021.1

Personal Background

Athar has a unique personal story:

• Born in Pakistan, she came to the U.S. at age two for leukemia treatment.2
• Her family faced immigration challenges, including asylum denial and temporary detention.2
• She became a DACA recipient in December 2013.2

Interests and Aspirations

• Focused on hard challenges that improve the world.1
• Interested in cross-functional, entrepreneurial, and strategic roles.1
• Passionate about climate tech and industrial decarbonization.13

Ainee Athar's experiences as an immigrant and DACA recipient have shaped her career path and dedication to social impact, particularly in climate tech and philanthropy.