Aref Yavari Kashani

Aref Kashani is a global citizen who has lived on three continents and is currently based in Atlanta. Professionally, Aref serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Instacart, where he fosters a supportive culture for engineers in a distributed work setting. He aims to create high-performance teams that thrive on synergy and collective growth. Outside of his professional endeavors, he engages in exploring economic systems that will promote unity and justice as humanity continues to mature.

Influenced by the Baha’i Faith’s teachings on race amity and world peace, he collaborates with experts to analyze and promote alternative economic models. Aref’s dedication extends to his community involvement where he volunteers for grassroots educational programs focused on nurturing children and young adults, such as the Ruhi Institute and JYSEP programs. Through mentorship and developing a strong moral compass, he believes in empowering the next generation to become agents of positive change. The mission of the NCRA deeply resonates with Aref and he is honored to have the opportunity to serve on its Advisory Board.