Mahnaz Javid

Founder and CEO, Mona Foundation



A founding member of Mona Foundation, Mahnaz Javid is deeply committed to social justice and expanding access to education, especially for women and girls. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership, she has held leadership roles in academia and the tech industry, including teaching at the University of Washington and serving as Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Avanade. After two decades in education and high tech, Mahnaz transitioned to full-time service with Mona Foundation in 2017, leading the organization through its 25th Anniversary in 2025. Having now stepped away from operations, she continues to serve as CEO and President on Mona’s Board of Directors, bringing decades of global development experience and a passion for empowering communities through education.