Dr. Ali Eslami is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with a PhD in Philosophy. He is the founder of a neurodiversity assessment center in Vancouver and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. Licensed in both British Columbia and California, Dr. Eslami teaches at BC Children’s Hospital while leading a research lab that leverages artificial intelligence to predict and prevent youth mental health crises.
Beyond his clinical and academic expertise, Dr. Eslami is deeply committed to education. He has previously participated in Stanford University’s gifted-and-talented program and went on to establish an acceleration program for Shia Muslim high school students, where he introduced innovative, evidence-based approaches to learning.
With his wealth of experience and dedication, Dr. Eslami brings valuable insight and vision to the Board of Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy, supporting the school’s mission of academic excellence and Islamic foundation.