Dr. Ziniya Zahedi is the Tech Program Director at the Center on National Security at Georgetown Law, where she manages strategic initiatives at the intersection of technology, policy, and national security. Additionally, she teaches Quality Systems Design as the Adjunct Professor at Old Dominion University. Joining from George Mason University as the Assistant Director of Operations, Dr. Zahedi played a pivotal role in the university’s strategic expansion and growth initiatives.

In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Zahedi is the Owner and CEO of Lezolve, a data analytics firm, and the COO of Trinyan, a cloud technology company—both successful startups in the DMV area.

With over 15 years of experience in project management, IT, healthcare cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, risk analysis, data analytics, financial forecasting, and macroeconomics, Dr. Zahedi has held notable positions, including Business Analyst at Georgetown Law, Faculty Administrator at Old Dominion University, Database Analyst at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Adjunct Professor at the Art Institute. She has presented her research in numerous peer-reviewed publications and conferences, and her leadership has been recognized with multiple awards, including the “Champion of Diversity.”

Dr. Zahedi earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, along with a Master’s in Project Management and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Old Dominion University. An avid traveler, she has visited 55 countries and aspires to explore every country in the world.