Aisha Iqbal

Aisha I. is an experienced professional currently serving as a Career Advisor at Leland and an AI Working Group Member at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Since 2021, Aisha has held a prominent role as a Senior Product Policy Lead at Google, where policy research and development for security, privacy, and content policies across Google Play and Android have been directed, impacting over 3 million apps and more than 2 billion users. Aisha's previous positions include Fellow at the Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, where a global playbook for digital transformation was developed, and a Technology Researcher role at Harvard's Belfer Center focused on Technology and Public Purpose. Additional experience includes roles at the United Nations Population Fund, Ethereum, and policy-related positions in various organizations. Aisha holds a Master's degree in Public Policy Analysis from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on International Affairs and Economics from The George Washington University, along with other educational qualifications from prestigious institutions.