Fahmida Ahmed

Fahmida Ahmed is a prominent figure in the sustainability field, known for her significant contributions to environmental initiatives at Stanford University.

She serves as the Director of Stanford University's Office of Sustainability where she leads the Sustainable Stanford program, focusing on long-term energy infrastructure planning and implementing outreach for sustainability programs.

With a background in financial services and high-tech industries, Fahmida transitioned to sustainability, where she has excelled in creating impactful climate programs.

Acknowledged for her leadership, Fahmida received the 2012 Sustainability Champion Award from the California Higher Education Sustainability Consortium.

Having chaired the Sustainability Working Group and served on the Board of Directors for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), Fahmida plays a critical role in advancing sustainability efforts in academia.

Her educational background includes a B.A. in Economics from Smith College and a Master's in Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with apprenticeships at esteemed institutions like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.