Nika Farokhzad

Nika Farokhzad is an accomplished student leader and advocate with a diverse background in political engagement and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the Sophomore Class Co-President at the Associated Students of Stanford University and the VP of Accelerator at Cardinal Ventures, Nika has a strong commitment to fostering innovation among Stanford-born entrepreneurs. Previous roles include Growth Manager at swsh, Intern at Pear VC focused on building the Persian Founders Circle, and Board Member at WomensEquity, a national civic engagement organization. Nika also contributed to youth policy as a Policy Consultant at the American Youth Policy Forum and gained experience in political campaigning as a Congressional Campaign Fellow for Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari. As the Executive Director of Project 9 USA, Nika transformed youth civic engagement, while earlier internships with The Generation Lab and CNN provided valuable research experience. Nika is currently pursuing a degree at Stanford University, having graduated from Milton Academy.