Ahmad Rifai

Ahmad Rifai serves as a Government Partnerships Coordinator for the Paragon Policy Fellowship. He is currently finishing up his BA in Government at the University of Texas at Austin and is looking forward to pursuing a legal education.

He previously served as a Summer 2026 Paragon Fellow on the San José team where he contributed to the city's AI transparency practices for the city's residents, especially those who have limited access to information regarding technology.

His academic/career interests include political science, history, international relations, law, and technology policy.

In his free time, Ahmad enjoys volunteering throughout the city of Austin, playing and watching soccer, reading, and hiking.