Sunday Supper
Nov
17
to Nov 18

Sunday Supper

Sunday Supper With Guest: Lizann Grupalo - International Trade and Georgia

Sunday Suppers are casual gatherings where new ideas and stimulating conversation are the main fare. The guest speaker leads an informal discussion based on their work or topic of interest. Reservations are open to current Harvard Club of Georgia members and Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta their guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The Atlanta Chapter of Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D) is co-hosting the November event.

Attendance is limited to 12 people so that the conversation is more personal and happens around the dinner table.

The dinners are Pot-luck, so please bring a dish that you like that you can share. The November dinner location will be at the home of Mike St. Louis.

If you are interested in hosting a Sunday Dinner, please contact Robert ( rahahn5@gmail.com ).

COST: Free, but you must register in advance.

RSVP: Open to first 12 HCG, W3D, and HBS Club of Atlanta members

SPEAKER: Lizann Grupalo

Lizann Grupalo serves as Deputy Commissioner of International Trade at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). In this role, she oversees the team that assists the expansion of Georgia’s exports and business growth through increased international sales, supporting a resilient state economy. International Trade’s services include market intelligence, problem-solving consultations, and meaningful connections to key international opportunities.

Prior to her current role, Lizann served as the Director of Business Development at AMI Group in Atlanta. She has extensive experience in international business development and global sales in the food and beverage, hospitality, and aviation industries, bringing a wealth of knowledge in a variety of global
settings.

Originally from California, Lizann holds a B.A. from Santa Clara University, and an M.B.A. from the Fisher Graduate School of International Business at Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey. She has studied German, Italian, and Spanish, and is the author of The Commodity of Time, a memoir.

A career in international business development and sales along with her entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit has encouraged her to live greatly and explore the world. 

When:

6:00PM - 9:00PM Sun 17 Nov 2024, Eastern timezone

Where:

At the home of Mike St. Louis - Location Details Provided to Registered Guests

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Race and Response Management: So, you are a Harvard Graduate! 
Dec
11

Race and Response Management: So, you are a Harvard Graduate! 

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Response Management: So, you are a Harvard Graduate! 

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Derrick Lewis (AB '78), Casey Lartigue (ALB '89 EDM '91), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), and Harold Lewis (AB '85)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceResponse

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), Harvard Kennedy School Chicago Area Alumni (HKS-Chicago), Harvard Alumni for Black Advancement (HABA), Harvard Kennedy School New York Alumni Network (HKS-NY), Harvard Alumni for Education (HAEd), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Race, Gender, and Education: Experiences, Expectations, and Narratives 
Jan
9

Race, Gender, and Education: Experiences, Expectations, and Narratives 

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race, Gender, and Education: Experiences, Expectations, and Narratives 

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Curtis Valentine (MPP '08), Maryam Sharrieff (HDS '08), Lisa Khan (EDM '06), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), Shana DeVlieger (EdM '18), Eve McCloud, and Harold Lewis (AB '85)

Thursday, January 9, 2025, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceGenderEd

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), Harvard Kennedy School Chicago Area Alumni (HKS-Chicago), Harvard Alumni for Black Advancement (HABA), Harvard Kennedy School New York Alumni Network (HKS-NY), Harvard Alumni for Education (HAEd), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Beyond Land Acknowledgements: Justice for Indigenous People 
Jan
22

Beyond Land Acknowledgements: Justice for Indigenous People 

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Beyond Land Acknowledgements: Justice for Indigenous People 

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Emily Van Dyke (AB '03, MPH '09), Matt Hegarty (AB '82), Robert Manson (MPA '04), and Alice Hill (AB '81 AM '88 PHD '91)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/HDDLand

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA),  Harvard Kennedy School Women's Alumni Network (HKSWAN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), Harvard Kennedy School Chicago Area Alumni (HKS-Chicago), Harvard Alumni for Black Advancement (HABA), Harvard Kennedy School New York Alumni Network (HKS-NY), Harvard Alumni for Education (HAEd), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to both alumni and non-alumni.

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Race and Hierarchy: Cultural Pecking Order 
Nov
12

Race and Hierarchy: Cultural Pecking Order 

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Hierarchy: Cultural Pecking Order 

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Chi Lee (ALM '22), T. Lyn Zheng, Mable Chan (AM '93), Roland Tan (AB '97), Maryam Sharrieff (HDS '08), Lisa Khan (EDM '06), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), and Eve McCloud

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 6-7 pm Eastern [note: 6 pm start time], register at https://cutt.ly/RacePecking

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), Harvard Kennedy School Chicago Area Alumni (HKS-Chicago), Harvard Alumni for Black Advancement (HABA), Harvard Kennedy School New York Alumni Network (HKS-NY), Harvard Alumni for Education (HAEd), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Nov
8

HKS W3D Mentorship 2024-25 Program

We invite Harvard alumni from all programs to sign up as mentors, who can offer active guidance, encouragement, coaching, and support to students. All alumni with 7+ total years of relevant working experience in defense, diplomacy, and development are encouraged to apply. Sign up to be a mentor here.

Please note the deadline to complete this form is Friday, November 8th at 5:00 pm EST.

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Environmental Racism: Examples and Prospects
Oct
24

Environmental Racism: Examples and Prospects

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Environmental Racism: Examples and Prospects 

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Angela Yuriko Smith, and Somi Kim (AB '84)

Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6-7 pm Eastern [note: 6 pm start time], register at https://cutt.ly/EnvironmentalRacism

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Women’s Networking Night in Chicago
Oct
22

Women’s Networking Night in Chicago

W3D and a consortium of Harvard Chicago Alumni organizations invite you to Women's Networking Night! Join us for an evening of networking activities designed to bring the Harvard women's alumni community together in a fun setting. We'll provide food, drinks, darts, and some other activities.

Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 pm
Flight Club Chicago: 111 W Wacker Dr., Chicago IL 60601
RSVP Here: https://pp.events/harvardwomensevent

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Race and Place: Travel and Real Estate
Oct
9

Race and Place: Travel and Real Estate

oin us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Place: Travel and Real Estate 

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Angela Yuriko Smith, Michelle Simpson (JD ‘04), Kalpana Rao (EDM '10), Roland Tan (AB '97), and Jen Jue-Steuck (EDM '03)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceRealEstate
This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Mind of Nobel Laureate - Sir Oliver Hart
Oct
4

Mind of Nobel Laureate - Sir Oliver Hart

Join us for an unparalleled opportunity for wisdom and inspiration at W3D's latest Nobel Laureate Speaker Series, featuring Sir Oliver Hart, the 2016 Nobel Laureate in Economics.

This program is initiated to enhance students' and alums' exposure to the greatest minds of our time. For the purpose of knowledge sharing, the event is open to the public.

Date: Friday, October 4th, 2024
Time: 12:15 PM - 1 PM EDT
RSVPhttps://bit.ly/W3DSOH
Location: Zoom link will be sent after registration.
Contact: harvardw3d@gmail.com

Sir Oliver Hart is currently the Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University, where he has taught since 1993. He is the 2016 co-recipient of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Hart’s research centers on the roles that ownership structure and contractual arrangements play in the governance and boundaries of corporations. His recent work focuses on how parties can write better contracts, and on the social responsibility of business. He has published a book (Firms, Contracts, and Financial Structure, Oxford University Press, 1995) and numerous journal articles. He has used his theoretical work on firms and contracts in several legal cases. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the British Academy, and the American Finance Association, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association, and has several honorary degrees. He has been president of the American Law and Economics Association and a vice president of the American Economic Association. He was made a Knight Bachelor in the King’s Birthday Honours List, 2023.

*Disclaimer: Harvard W3D will remain neutral on all political issues both inside and outside the Harvard Community. Harvard W3D may have political speakers but are not allowed to take a stance.

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The Future of Race in AI/Tech
Sep
23

The Future of Race in AI/Tech

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

The Future of Race in AI/Tech 

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Gary Tang (AAE 1985 ALB 1985), Angela Yuriko Smith, Roland Tan (AB '97), Jen Jue-Steuck (EDM '03), and Chris Chambers Goodman (AB '87)

Monday, September 23, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceInAI
This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Race and Employment: Culture in the Workplace
Sep
12

Race and Employment: Culture in the Workplace

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Employment: Culture in the Workplace
Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Karlotta Garinet, and Roland Tan (AB '97)

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceEmployment
This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.


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Welcome to Your City Events
Sep
11

Welcome to Your City Events

Join the Harvard Alumni Association, Harvard W3D, and local Harvard clubs to welcome recent graduates, make new connections, and engage with our local Harvard alumni community. Event times vary by city. Be sure to check the RSVP pages for details!

Date: September 11, 2024

Time: Varies by city

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Race and Dating: Cultural Considerations
Aug
22

Race and Dating: Cultural Considerations

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Dating: Cultural Considerations

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Derrick Lewis (AB '78), Mable Chan (AM ‘93), Mohit Bathija (MBA '09), Maria Ritzema, and Roland Tan (AB '97)

Thursday, August 22, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceDate

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Race and Building Community Through the Arts
Aug
13

Race and Building Community Through the Arts

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Building Community Through the Arts

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Daleelah Sada (ALM '25), Elle Chu (HBS Program Services Coordinator), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), Chi Lee (ALM ‘22), and Michelle Simpson (JD ‘04)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceArts

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Calling In vs. Calling Out About Race
Jul
24

Calling In vs. Calling Out About Race

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Calling In vs. Calling Out About Race

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Daleelah Sada (ALM '25), and Eve McCloud (Weatherhead Scholars Fellow)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/CallInOut

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Raciolinguistics: How Language and Race Shape Each Other
Jul
9

Raciolinguistics: How Language and Race Shape Each Other

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Raciolinguistics: How Language and Race Shape Each Other

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Angela Yuriko Smith, Elle Chu (HBS Program Services Coordinator), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), Roland Tan (AB '97), Chi Lee (ALM ‘22), and Michelle Simpson (JD '04)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/Raciolinguistics

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Race and Aging: Cultural Expectations
Jun
25

Race and Aging: Cultural Expectations

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Aging: Cultural Expectations

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Sonnet Takahisa (AB '76), Linda Ruth Ciglen (LLM ‘82), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), and Roland Tan (AB '97)

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceAging

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Race and Making Mentors and Allies in the Workplace
Jun
13

Race and Making Mentors and Allies in the Workplace

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Making Mentors and Allies in the Workplace

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Eve McCloud (Weatherhead Scholars Fellow), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), and Roland Tan (AB '97)

Thursday, June 13, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceAlly

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumi.

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Women Leadership Workshop: Board Governance with Professor Debora Spar
Jun
4

Women Leadership Workshop: Board Governance with Professor Debora Spar

Join us for a transformative session on Board Governance with Dr. Debora Spar, the Jaime and Josefina Chua Tiampo Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Senior Associate Dean for Business and Global Society, and previously the President of Barnard College, President and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and a Board member of Goldman Sachs and the Wallace and Markle Foundations.

When: Tuesday, June 4th, 12-1pm EDT

Where: In-person on Harvard Campus ((location to be sent after registration)

RSVP: https://forms.gle/VMaRPM5hkX8Q32DCA

This event is open to Harvard ID holders.

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Harvard W3D Meetup
Jun
1

Harvard W3D Meetup

Join us for an enriching discussion on how defense strategies, diplomatic efforts, and sustainable development initiatives intersect to foster lasting peace worldwide.

When: Saturday, June 1st, 3-5pm EDT

Where: In-person on Harvard Campus (location to be sent after registration)

RSVP: https://forms.gle/CkpvUVz56gaYABAe7

This event is open to Harvard ID holders.

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The Role of Media in Free and Fair Elections
May
29

The Role of Media in Free and Fair Elections

Join us at a special event co-sponsored by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard as we learn about the role of media and free and fair elections from Rachel Pulfer. Rachel is the Executive Director of Journalists for Human Rights, an experienced journalist who has written on topics ranging from human rights and international development to the intersection of business and public policy, and the 2024 Martin Wise Goodman Canadian Nieman Fellow.

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, 6:00-7:15 PM ET

Venue: Online  

* Zoom link will be sent after registration. 

RSVP: https://forms.gle/2XhLtY7Hb9m111A3A

Audience: Open to Harvard alumni and friends of Harvard alumni.

Participation Fee: Free 

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Race and Careers: When and How to Talk About Race
May
29

Race and Careers: When and How to Talk About Race

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Careers: When and How to Talk About Race

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Eve McCloud (Weatherhead Scholars Fellow), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), and Roland Tan (AB '97)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceCareers

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to alumni and non-alumni.

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Conversation with Ms. Hideko Hadzialic on Sustainable Development – Challenges and Opportunities
May
11

Conversation with Ms. Hideko Hadzialic on Sustainable Development – Challenges and Opportunities

The HKS Women's Network Japan chapter and the Harvard W3D Japan chapter are honored to have Ms. Hideko Hadzialic, a Director in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Representation Office for the session on international development. 

Based on her 20 years’ experience of international development at the UN, she will be sharing her perspectives on international development programme in various regions around the world, policy planning processes with various stakeholders, and how to put her learning at HKS to good use in the international development field. 

Date/Time: Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 10:00-11:00 AM JST/9:00 PM EDT

Venue: Online  

* Zoom link will be sent after registration. 

RSVP: Please register here.  

https://forms.gle/eWc49z97oBpfJKkV8

Audience: Open to Harvard alumni and friends of Harvard alumni.

Participation Fee: Free 

About Hideko Hadzialic

Ms. Hideko Hadzialic is a Director in the UNDP Representation Office. Ms. Hadzialic joined the UN in 2001, and since then worked in four regions (Asia and the Pacific; Western Balkans; Middle East and Africa) as well as two postings at the UNDP Headquarters in New York first with the Bureau for Development Policy as the UNDG Policy Network Manager for Millennium Development Goals (2007- 2010), and then Management Advisor for the Office of UN Assistant Secretary General/Bureau of Management (2014 – 2017). Prior to the current position, Ms.Hadzialic was posted in UNDP Sudan as the Deputy Country Director (Programme), overseeing the programme of over $75M annual delivery per year and fostered close collaboration with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur for the field implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 2029, as well as UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to advance humanitarian development-peace nexus. 

Over 20 years with UNDP, UN and think tanks in three different continents.  Ms. Hadzialic is learning everyday from her clients from governments, business and people (young and old!), as a lifelong journey. She is interested in Artificial Intelligence and business innovations and their applications to the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals. She recently completed a course on AI and its implications for Business Strategy at the MIT Sloan executive program. She enjoys working in Kuwait in support of the government's passion to advance innovation, public policies and business for sustainable development.

Ms. Hadzialic holds Master in Public Administration from JFK School of Government, Harvard University, and completed professional training on leadership for change and organizational renewal at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, and most recently on AI and machine learning at MIT Sloan.

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Race and Rural America: Contrasts to Urban America
May
9

Race and Rural America: Contrasts to Urban America

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Rural America: Contrasts to Urban America

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Eisha Khan (ALM ‘22), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), and Michelle Simpson (JD ‘04)

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/SmallTown

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to both alumni and non-alumni.

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Mind of Nobel Laureate - Dr. Eric S. Maskin
Apr
29

Mind of Nobel Laureate - Dr. Eric S. Maskin

Join us for an unparalleled opportunity of wisdom and inspiration, as W3D kicks off the Nobel Laureate Speaker Series with Dr. Eric S. Maskin, the 2007 Nobel Laureate in Economics.

📅 Date: Monday, April 29th, 2024
🕒 Time: 12:15 PM - 1 PM EDT
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/W3DESM
📍 Location: Zoom link will be sent after registration.
✉️ Contact: harvardw3d@gmail.com
👥 Audience: Open to the public.

Dr. Eric Maskin is the Adams University Professor and Professor of Economics and Mathematics at Harvard. He has made contributions to game theory, contract theory, social choice theory, political economy, and other areas of economics.

He received his A.B. and Ph.D. from Harvard and was a postdoctoral fellow at Jesus College, Cambridge University. He was a faculty member at MIT from 1977-1984, Harvard from 1985- 2000, and the Institute for Advanced Study from 2000-2011. He rejoined the Harvard faculty in 2012. In 2007, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics (with L. Hurwicz and R. Myerson) for laying the foundations of mechanism design theory.

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Race and Gender: Expressions and Experience
Apr
24

Race and Gender: Expressions and Experience

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Gender: Expressions and Experience

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Chi Lee (ALM '22), Daleelah Sada (ALM '25), Elle Chu (HBS Program Services Coordinator), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), Mihiri Tillakaratne (AB '09), and Roland Tan (AB '97)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6-7 pm Eastern [note: 6 pm start time], register at https://cutt.ly/RaceExpress

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), Harvard Gender and Sexuality Caucus (HGSC), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to Harvard alumni and friends of Harvard alumni.

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Race and U.S. History: Redefining the American Historical Narrative
Apr
11

Race and U.S. History: Redefining the American Historical Narrative

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and U.S. History: Redefining the American Historical Narrative

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Patrick Nichols (ALM '26), Eve McCloud (Weatherhead Scholars Fellow), Mihiri Tillakaratne (AB '09), Daleelah Sada (ALM '25), Janine Fondon, and Darold Cuba (MPA '21)

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceHistory

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to Harvard alumni and friends of Harvard alumni.

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Women Leadership Workshop: Strategic Fundraising with Dr. Una Osili
Apr
8

Women Leadership Workshop: Strategic Fundraising with Dr. Una Osili

Join us at W3D’s Women Leadership Workshop for a transformative experience to elevate your leadership skills, foster meaningful connections, and embrace your full potential!

W3D is honored to have Dr. Una Osili for the first session on Strategic Fundraising:

Date: Monday, April 8th, 2024
Time: 9 AM - 10 AM PDT
RSVP: bit.ly/W3D-UNA
Location: Zoom link will be sent after registration.
Contact: harvardw3d@gmail.com
Audience: Open to the public.

Please see Dr. Osili's bio below:

  • Dr. Una Osili holds the Efroymson Chair in Philanthropy and is the Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the world’s first school dedicated to the study of philanthropy. She also serves as Dean’s Fellow for the Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy.  

  • An internationally recognized scholar in economics, Osili leads the research and publication of Global Philanthropy Tracker and the Global Philanthropy Environment Index, which are prominent sources of global development and social innovation data trends that collaborate with over 100 experts in more than 90 countries.

  • Osili has provided expert testimony at the Joint Economic Commission and United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee on philanthropy, international development, and the role of the public sector. She is a consultant with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and has worked on cross-sector initiatives on financial inclusion.

  • At IU, she leads the research and publication of Giving USA, the annual report on American philanthropy, and is the Founder of Generosity for Life, a digital platform providing new data tools for financial decision making in the area of philanthropy and social impact. She chairs the School's signature research project, the Philanthropy Panel Study, the most comprehensive study of the generosity of American families over time.

  • Osili received her bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University and her Master’s and Ph.D. from Northwestern University.

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Tokenism vs. Representation: Challenges of Being in Diverse Groups of People of Color
Mar
21

Tokenism vs. Representation: Challenges of Being in Diverse Groups of People of Color

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Tokenism vs. Representation: Challenges of Being in Diverse Groups of People of Color

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Darold Cuba (MPA '21), Jeff Lee (MPA '96), Eve McCloud (Weatherhead Scholars Fellow), and Roland Tan (AB '97)

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/TokRep

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to Harvard alumni and friends of Harvard alumni.

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Harvard Alumni Association Global Networking Night
Mar
13

Harvard Alumni Association Global Networking Night

Global Networking Night (GNN) is an annual Harvard program bringing thousands of Harvard alumni together worldwide for a sweeping celebration.

W3D will hold two GNN sessions on Wednesday, March 13. Session #1 will be at 7-8 AM EDT, hosted by Litcy Kurisinkal [RSVP 1]. Session #2 will be at 6-7 PM PDT, co-hosted by Tianwang Liu and Courtney Walsh [RSVP 2].

Register now to explore and expand your Harvard network! 

This event is open to Harvard Alumni only.

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Race and Health: Cultural Conceptions
Mar
11

Race and Health: Cultural Conceptions

Join us in a group discussion of shared experiences and personal opinions (with no presentations or breakouts) on:

Race and Health: Cultural Conceptions

Organized by Jenny Korn (MPP '98), Briana Brukilacchio (EDM '16), Eisha Khan (ALM '22), Lisa Khan (EDM ‘06), Queen Alike (MPH '18), and Darold Cuba (MPA '21)

Monday, March 11, 2024, 5-6 pm Eastern, register at https://cutt.ly/RaceAndHealth

This Harvard Diversity Discussion is hosted by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance (H4A), Harvard South Asian Alumni Alliance (HSAAA), Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance (HLAA), Native American Alumni of Harvard University (NAAHU), Harvard Kennedy School Black Alumni Association (HKS BAA), Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network (HKSWN), Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA), Harvard Business School Asian American Alumni Association (HBS AAAA), Alumnae-i Network for Harvard Women (ANHW), Harvard Business School African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA), and Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D).

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for topics for future Harvard Diversity Discussions, please contact digital@haaaa.net.

This event is open to Harvard alumni and friends of Harvard alumni.

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Chatham Chat with Dr. Lawrence H. Summers
Mar
4

Chatham Chat with Dr. Lawrence H. Summers

Join us to kick off W3D’s Chatham Chat Program, a series of moderated conversations with policymakers, leaders, and experts delving into the most crucial and pressing challenges of our time. These events will not be recorded and everything is off the record.
W3D is honored to have Dr. Lawrence H. Summers as the first Chatham Chat speaker. Lawrence H. Summers is the Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus of Harvard University. During the past three decades, he has served in a series of senior policy positions in Washington, D.C., including the 71st Secretary of the Treasury for President Clinton, Director of the National Economic Council for President Obama and Vice President of Development Economics and Chief Economist of the World Bank.

This event is open to Harvard Alumni only.

Event date and time: March 4 from 12:15-1:15 PM EST
Please see the RSVP link here: https://forms.gle/kxXU3fQ3sJps8Mw1A

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