Mahya Farnia joined the AIS Board in 2022. She has been an AIS parent since 2018, and she is very passionate about creating well rounded global citizens. She is an orthodontist working in the Austin area for more than 11 years. She has three dental practices and runs the daily operations of her business alongside her husband. Originally from Iran and married to her Mexican husband, their household has a multilingual dynamic. She holds a masters in biomedical engineering with a passion to enhance the use of technology in the health sector. She studied dentistry and then specialized in orthodontics. She is an advocate for her profession and is highly involved in the American Association of Orthodontics' Board of Women in Orthodontics. Her passion lies in helping women reach their potential and becoming well rounded leaders. Outside of AIS, she enjoys cooking, exploring Austin outdoors, and traveling.