Deena Shakir is a first-generation American daughter of Iraqi immigrants who brings an unusual background in policy and public service, including work at the U.S. Department of State and USAID, to her venture investing at Lux Capital. She focuses on the intersection of deeptech and digital health, with a particularly strong emphasis on women's health as a massive, undercapitalized market opportunity. Deena Shakir is a first-generation American daughter of Iraqi immigrants who brings an unusual background in policy and public service, including work at the U.S. Department of State and USAID, to her venture investing at Lux Capital. She focuses on the intersection of deeptech and digital health, with a particularly strong emphasis on women's health as a massive, undercapitalized market opportunity.