Arif Nezami

Arif Nezami is a social impact activist, policy advocate, and technology leader dedicated to expanding opportunities for youth, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders. Over the past decade, he has led initiatives blending innovation, community empowerment, and policy reform to tackle key socio-economic challenges. An IVLP alumnus of the U.S. Department of State, Arif has also participated in fellowships with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Atlas Network, Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung, ORF America, and others – shaping his global perspective on policy innovation and the use of technology and AI for social progress.