Ashley Zehnder

Fauna Bio

BIOGRAPHY

Ashley Zehnder is the Co-Founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Fauna Bio, where she leads corporate strategy and partnerships advancing AI-powered drug discovery. Her work applies comparative genomics to identify breakthrough therapies that bridge insights between animal and human health.

Ashley’s background spans translational science and veterinary informatics at Stanford, supported by more than twenty peer-reviewed publications. Recognized among the San Francisco Business Times Women Who Lead in Life Sciences, she frequently shares expertise on biotech innovations and mentors emerging founders.