A Champion for Progress, Innovation, and Human Dignity

Ahmed Mostafa has been fighting for human dignity for his entire life. As a seasoned Tech Policy Expert and Women’s Rights Attorney, Ahmed brings experience and know-how from the heart of Silicon Valley’s tech industry and the frontlines of legal advocacy. 

Raised in the very neighborhoods he seeks to represent, Ahmed’s journey began as Student Body President at Foothill College, where he secured funding to save tutorial services and open classes required for transfer. His path continued when he held state assemblymen accountable by registering the most student voters in the nation, a record at the time, and secured signed pledges to guarantee funding for universities as Student Body Vice President at UC Santa Barbara.

He tackled some of the most pressing issues of our digital era, from combating hate speech to ensuring safe implementation of AI.

After law school, Ahmed returned to the Bay Area where he began his legal career as a Law Clerk in the Public Defender’s Office. Soon after, Ahmed began an illustrious pro bono career representing survivors of sexual and domestic violence and founded a social networking app catered to protecting Muslim women. His experiences founding his own tech company opened the door to his work as a Global Policy Lead at Google. There, he tackled some of the most pressing issues of our digital era, from combating hate speech to ensuring safe implementation of AI.

Parallel to his corporate accomplishments, Ahmed's heart has always been with the people. His tenure as the director of the Stanford Survivors' Pro Bono Clinic wasn't just a job—it was a mission. Here, he fought to uplift the voices of survivors of sexual violence, fighting for the rights of those who had been silenced and sidelined. His unwavering commitment to justice earned him the prestigious title of Pro Bono Attorney of the Year from Equal Rights Advocates – a national women’s rights organization – a testament to his relentless advocacy.