Iqra Waheed is a Pakistani-American researcher and student leader based in New York City. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Waheed's interdisciplinary focus is based on religion, computer science, policy, law, and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on religious ethical frameworks governing artificial intelligence and digital systems.
She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Religion with a minor in Science and Public Policy at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she serves as President of the Class of 2027.
Waheed has in a variety of intense positions ranging from serving as a Diplomat Advisor at the United Nations for a year to AI governance in higher education, combining research with practical leadership. Her work revolves around developing ethical technologies and creating public policy, all with an emphasis on attentiveness to culture, religion, gender equity, accessibility, and social contexts.