Public Interested Conference | Events

Connect with students and alumni in public interest careers

This is a Past Event

2020 Public Interested Conference---

A panel discussion at the Public Interested Conference
A breakout session at Public Interested
Students and alumni network at the Public Interested Conference

Date:  February 1, 2020
Time:  11:00 a.m–6:30 p.m.
Location: 
								Longfellow Hall, 
									
									13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
				
          Contact:  
          	
            College Alumni Programs            |
            haa_collegealumniprograms@harvard.edu
             | 617-496-7001            
            
          Attendance Policy:  

					  Open to students | Open to alumni | Registration required          

          Sponsors:  
					  Phillips Brooks House Center for Public Service & Engaged Scholarship  | College Alumni Programs, Harvard Alumni Association | Institute of Politics | Office for Sustainability | Office of Career Services | Phillips Brooks House Association | Harvard Global Health Institute

Public Interested is a collaborative event coordinated by the Phillips Brooks House Center for Public Service & Engaged Scholarship. This day-long conference is designed to allow students to explore varied public interest careers and network with alumni in those fields. Alumni and students have the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers, interact with other alumni, participate in engaging activities, and meet peers who share a passion for public service.

Tentative Schedule
All sessions will be held in Longfellow Hall (13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138) with the exception of the Alumni Reception.

11:00–11:30 a.m. - Alumni and Student Registration
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. - Concurrent Alumni and Student Briefings
12:00–12:50 p.m. - Alumni and Student Lunch
1:00–2:50 p.m. - Keynote Address and Big Ideas in Public Service
3:00–3:50 p.m. - Panel Discussions/Breakout Sessions
4:00–4:50 p.m. - Alumni and Student Networking Reception
5:00–6:15 p.m. - Alumni Reception at Phillips Brooks House

Speakers include:

Anurima Bhargava AB ’96 – National Advisory Board for Public Service
Rohan Pavuluri AB ’18 – Upsolve
Katya Fels Smyth AB ’93 – Full Frame Initiative
Craig Altemose JD ’10, MPP ’10 – Better Future Project
Kwame Owusu-Kesse AB ’06, MPP ’11, MBA ’12 – Harlem Children's Zone
Genevieve Barnard Oni MPA ’19 - MDaas Global