Ayah Hamdan
About Ayah Hamdan
Ayah Hamdan serves as the Director & Senior Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in public health and healthcare management, with previous roles at institutions such as Harvard, Carbon Health, and Kaiser Permanente.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Ayah Hamdan serves as the Director & Senior Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2024. In this role, she focuses on venture investments and strategic initiatives that align with the organization's mission to support startups and innovation. Her experience in health administration and social impact enhances her contributions to the tech center's objectives.
Previous Experience at Carbon Health
Ayah Hamdan worked at Carbon Health in multiple roles. From 2020 to 2021, she managed COVID-19 collection sites, playing a crucial role in public health efforts during the pandemic. Following this, she served as the Leadership Implementation Manager for Social Impact & Enterprise Relations from 2021 to 2022, where she focused on integrating social impact initiatives within the organization.
Educational Background in Public Health
Ayah Hamdan holds a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Harvard University, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she studied General Education at the College of San Mateo from 2014 to 2016, providing her with a strong foundation in health-related disciplines.
Research and Internship Experience
Ayah Hamdan has engaged in various research and internship roles throughout her career. She participated in the MIRT program as a research fellow in Ethiopia in 2018, focusing on public health research. She also interned at the San Francisco Department of Public Health in 2017, contributing to maternal and child health epidemiology projects. Her experience includes monitoring and evaluation research with the UCSF HEAL Initiative and clinical studies at the CPMC Research Institute.
Founding Fatima Connect
Ayah Hamdan founded Fatima Connect in 2020, a venture focused on social impact. She led the organization for four years, emphasizing initiatives that address health disparities and promote community well-being. This role reflects her commitment to improving health outcomes and fostering social equity.