Alumni Profiles

Moonlit ’10, MBA ’15 and Ilias ’09 Beshimov hope they will make a difference in the lives of future Harvard students. 

Incoming alumni president wants to catalyze connection — and action — within the HAA community

First Graduate School of Design alum to serve as HAA president, Allyson Mendenhall is committed to creating inclusive alumni experiences

Moitri Chowdhury Savard committed to listening deeply, respecting differences, finding common ground in shared values

Incoming HAA alumni president Tracy Moore II ’06 is dedicated to building relationships, honoring identities, and connecting across differences

Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author will participate in event celebrating Harvard’s global alumni community

Pacto Medical, a startup cofounded by Ian Speers MPH ’23 and incubated at the Harvard Innovation Labs, has developed a compact prefilled syringe that lowers costs while also reducing environmental impacts. 

Through contributions for the Native American Program at Harvard University, Mary and Allen Ivey EdM ’57, EdD ’59 continue a lifelong connection with Indigenous communities and inspire others to support opportunities for Native American students.  

The Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) has announced the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Community Award and Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award recipients.

Cyclist Kristen Faulkner ’16 turned a new hobby into gold