Fatema Basrai, MBA
About Fatema Basrai, MBA
Fatema Basrai, MBA, serves as the Managing Director of Innovate Health Yale and the Sustainable Health Initiative, where she leads efforts to scale innovative solutions in health and education. With a decade of experience in these sectors, she also teaches and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs at Yale University.
Work at Yale University
Fatema Basrai currently serves as the Managing Director of Innovate Health Yale and the Sustainable Health Initiative. In this role, she leads efforts to scale innovative solutions in health and education. She collaborates with Yale students, faculty, staff, and external partners to support these initiatives. Previously, she held the positions of Director of Innovation and Assistant Director at InnovateHealth Yale and the Sustainable Health Initiative from 2019 to 2022. Her work at Yale focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and social change.
Education and Expertise
Fatema Basrai holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with Honors from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) with Honors in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, she studied International Affairs and Economics at John Cabot University, where she received a certificate. Her educational background supports her expertise in health and education sectors.
Background
Fatema Basrai has over a decade of experience in the health and education sectors. Her career includes various roles focused on social ventures that address global challenges. She has worked with organizations such as Communities in Schools, City Year, and IDEA Public Schools, where she held positions ranging from Program Manager to Executive Director. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within these fields.
Achievements
Fatema Basrai was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education for her contributions to health and education equity. This accolade highlights her impact in promoting innovative solutions and her commitment to social change. Her leadership in initiatives at Yale University further emphasizes her role in advancing educational equity and health innovation.
Advisory Roles
Fatema Basrai serves as an Advisory Board Member for multiple organizations, including UrPharm Inc and Pills2Me, both since 2020. She also joined the Advisory Board of Erudyte in 2022. In these roles, she provides guidance and support to help these organizations achieve their missions in health and education, leveraging her extensive experience in the sector.