When Bryan Barnhill ’08 left Detroit for Harvard, he never thought he would choose to go back so soon. But he knew he had to help rebuild the community that supported him.
Alumni Jose Cerda III AB '88, Koma Gandy Fischbein AB '95, and Theresa Reno-Weber MPP '08 reflect on their paths to public service and offer advice to the Class of 2020.
Regina Ryan MPA '04, co-president of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, describes how this Shared Interest Group is building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that brings alumni together as advisors, collaborators, and friends.
Emily R. Van Dyke AB '03, MPH '09, president of Native American Alumni of Harvard University, discusses how the Shared Interest Group is helping to give voice to the Native experience at Harvard.
Ben Wei AB '08, cofounder and executive director of Harvard Alumni in Tech, describes how the Shared Interest Group has helped him forge friendships and expand his professional network.
Lakita Edwards EdM '02, cofounder of Harvard Alumni for Education, speaks about how the Shared Interest Group is creating a collaborative community where alumni involved in education can learn, teach, and share.
Jonas Akins AB '01, MBA '12, president of the Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization, discusses Harvard's relationship with the military and how the Shared Interest Group is helping to strengthen ties between the two institutions.
Annie Douglas AB '12, founding president of Harvard Alumni for Mental Health, describes how the Shared Interest Group has helped her stay connected to Cambridge and make new connections as she embarks on a career in medicine.
