Ahmed Mostafa

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Ahmed Mostafa completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mostafa's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-214504-2024-01-04\" id=\"heading-bio-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-214504-2024-01-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-214504-2024-01-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy name is Ahmed Mostafa – I'm a Women’s Rights Attorney and former Google Tech Policy Advisor who is running for California’s 16th Congressional District because every American family deserves to live in an equitable society that prioritizes their safety, dignity, and success. \r\n<p>As a champion of gender equality and transparency in technology, I have advocated for survivors’ rights on college campuses as founder of The Survivors Pro Bono – earning me the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award from a National Women’s Rights organization – and addressed our world’s biggest challenges in technology. Throughout my life’s work, I have advocated for Dreamers, affordable healthcare, women’s rights, and stood with Black Lives Matter. I have battled against anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Asian hate because our struggles are deeply interconnected. \r\n</p>\nMy campaign to represent the people of California’s 16th Congressional District represents more than a political aspiration; it is a resolute pursuit of climate justice, solutions to our homelessness crisis, and the promotion of safe AI without stifling innovation. As our families face the impacts of growing wealth inequality, I am running for Congress to build a society that works for every American and not just the wealthy few.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-214504-2024-01-04\" id=\"heading-key-message-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-214504-2024-01-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-214504-2024-01-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I've been fighting for human dignity for my entire life. As a seasoned Tech Policy Expert and a Women's Rights Attorney, I'm ready to bring my experience from the heart of Silicon Valley's tech industry and the frontlines of legal advocacy to Congress. I was raised in California’s 16th Congressional District in the very neighborhoods I'm seeking to represent. After completing my undergraduate degree at Foothill College and UC Santa Barbara, where I advocated for students' needs as Student Body President and Student Body Vice President of External Affairs, I went on to attend law school before returning to the Bay Area to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our digital era as a policy strategist at Google.</li><li>My heart has always been with the people. Previously, I served as the director of the Stanford Survivors' Pro Bono Clinic where my tenure wasn't just a job. Instead, it was a mission to uplift the voices of survivors and fight for their rights. Now, I'm not just running for office; I'm striving to elevate the discourse, to bring about actionable change, and to create a future where technology serves the people and justice serves as the foundation of our society. My campaign is not a solo journey, but a collective movement powered by the voices of the community.</li><li>I am unwavering in my commitment to empower every individual and amplify the voices of each person across California's 16th Congressional District. I'm running for Congress because it's time for us to create a society that works for every American and not just a few. Together, we can build a future that's safe, inclusive and prosperous – a future where our policies reflect the value and dignity of every person, regardless of background.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-214504-2024-01-04\" id=\"heading1-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-214504-2024-01-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-214504-2024-01-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-214504-2024-01-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOur families are facing the impacts of growing wealth inequality – soaring costs of living, unaffordable housing, and stagnant wages. We must build a human rights economy that puts the needs of our communities above the interests of the wealthy few. As such, I'm a passionate advocate for the reinstatement and expansion of vital tax credits and incentives, fair wages for every worker, and affordable healthcare for every family.<br/><br/>\n<p>I've dedicated my career to fighting for those who have been silenced and sidelined. As a women's rights attorney, I'm dedicated to reforming Title IX, advocating for survivors' rights, and strengthening support systems for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. I'm also deeply committed to advancing peace and diplomacy – I'm the only candidate in the race who has without hesitation called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and addressed hate crimes against Muslim and Jewish communities.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nAs a former Policy Lead at Google, I'm passionate about building a safer, more transparent future in tech. From addressing deep fake scams, to establishing global standards to safeguard user data, to combatting disinformation, I'm committed to advancing ethical responsibility and accountability in technology. In Congress, I'll support policies to foster employment and innovation while championing programs that support workers with the skills to succeed in an evolving job market.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAhmed Mostafa completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mostafa's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Ahmed Mostafa – I'm a Women’s Rights Attorney and former Google Tech Policy Advisor who is running for California’s 16th Congressional District because every American family deserves to live in an equitable society that prioritizes their safety, dignity, and success. As a champion of gender equality and transparency in technology, I have advocated for survivors’ rights on college campuses as founder of The Survivors Pro Bono – earning me the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award from a National Women’s Rights organization – and addressed our world’s biggest challenges in technology. Throughout my life’s work, I have advocated for Dreamers, affordable healthcare, women’s rights, and stood with Black Lives Matter. I have battled against anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Asian hate because our struggles are deeply interconnected. My campaign to represent the people of California’s 16th Congressional District represents more than a political aspiration; it is a resolute pursuit of climate justice, solutions to our homelessness crisis, and the promotion of safe AI without stifling innovation. As our families face the impacts of growing wealth inequality, I am running for Congress to build a society that works for every American and not just the wealthy few. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I've been fighting for human dignity for my entire life. As a seasoned Tech Policy Expert and a Women's Rights Attorney, I'm ready to bring my experience from the heart of Silicon Valley's tech industry and the frontlines of legal advocacy to Congress. I was raised in California’s 16th Congressional District in the very neighborhoods I'm seeking to represent. After completing my undergraduate degree at Foothill College and UC Santa Barbara, where I advocated for students' needs as Student Body President and Student Body Vice President of External Affairs, I went on to attend law school before returning to the Bay Area to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our digital era as a policy strategist at Google. My heart has always been with the people. Previously, I served as the director of the Stanford Survivors' Pro Bono Clinic where my tenure wasn't just a job. Instead, it was a mission to uplift the voices of survivors and fight for their rights. Now, I'm not just running for office; I'm striving to elevate the discourse, to bring about actionable change, and to create a future where technology serves the people and justice serves as the foundation of our society. My campaign is not a solo journey, but a collective movement powered by the voices of the community. I am unwavering in my commitment to empower every individual and amplify the voices of each person across California's 16th Congressional District. I'm running for Congress because it's time for us to create a society that works for every American and not just a few. Together, we can build a future that's safe, inclusive and prosperous – a future where our policies reflect the value and dignity of every person, regardless of background. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Our families are facing the impacts of growing wealth inequality – soaring costs of living, unaffordable housing, and stagnant wages. We must build a human rights economy that puts the needs of our communities above the interests of the wealthy few. As such, I'm a passionate advocate for the reinstatement and expansion of vital tax credits and incentives, fair wages for every worker, and affordable healthcare for every family. I've dedicated my career to fighting for those who have been silenced and sidelined. As a women's rights attorney, I'm dedicated to reforming Title IX, advocating for survivors' rights, and strengthening support systems for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. I'm also deeply committed to advancing peace and diplomacy – I'm the only candidate in the race who has without hesitation called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and addressed hate crimes against Muslim and Jewish communities. As a former Policy Lead at Google, I'm passionate about building a safer, more transparent future in tech. From addressing deep fake scams, to establishing global standards to safeguard user data, to combatting disinformation, I'm committed to advancing ethical responsibility and accountability in technology. In Congress, I'll support policies to foster employment and innovation while championing programs that support workers with the skills to succeed in an evolving job market.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]