Fatema Basrai
About Fatema Basrai
Fatema Basrai serves as the Director of Innovation at Innovate Health Yale, bringing extensive experience in education and community affairs. She has held various roles in educational organizations and has been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education for her contributions.
Current Role at Yale University
Fatema Basrai serves as the Director of Innovation at InnovateHealth Yale, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on advancing innovative solutions in healthcare and education, contributing to the organization's mission of improving health outcomes through collaboration and research. Her work involves engaging with various stakeholders to foster innovation in health-related initiatives.
Professional Experience
Fatema Basrai has a diverse professional background in education and community affairs. She worked as a Third Grade Teacher at the San Antonio Independent School District and at IDEA Public Schools. Additionally, she served as Executive Director at Leadership SAISD and held roles in community organizations such as City Year and Communities in Schools. Her experience also includes a position as Community Affairs Coordinator at Applied Materials.
Educational Background
Fatema Basrai holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with Honors from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she studied Business Administration and Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Advertising with Honors from The University of Texas at Austin. Furthermore, she completed a Certificate in International Affairs and Economics from John Cabot University.
Achievements and Recognition
Fatema Basrai was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Education for 2018, recognizing her contributions to the field. She has also presented on various panels for organizations such as DreamWeek and the American Association for University Women, sharing her insights on educational equity and innovation.
Community Involvement
Fatema Basrai is a founding member of SA RISE, an educational equity community organizing group in South Texas. She has actively participated in initiatives that promote educational access and equity, demonstrating her commitment to improving educational outcomes for underserved communities.