Anne McClintock
Executive Director
anne_mcclintock@harvard.edu
Anne McClintock is executive director of University Planned Giving at Harvard. As a charitable gift planning specialist for over 25 years, Ms. McClintock has helped donors establish optimal gift arrangements for themselves and Harvard. She also enjoys the privilege of helping individuals grapple with the complexities associated with wealth and legacy. Prior to joining the University, Ms. McClintock developed financing packages for corporations as a loan officer at Bank of Boston (now part of Bank of America). She is a past president of the executive board of the Planned Giving Group of New England, has spoken widely about planned giving, and has served as a consultant to several nonprofit organizations. Ms. McClintock holds an AB in economics from Smith College.
Alasdair Halliday AB '82
Director
alasdair_halliday@harvard.edu
Al Halliday returned to Harvard in 2004 and is the director of University Planned Giving. At Harvard, Al was a member of the Glee Club and the rugby team. Most recently, he was a management consultant for the Monitor Group. Al is a songwriter and jazz pianist, and once played the bagpipes for Ella Fitzgerald.
Kara Morin
Managing Director
kara_morin@harvard.edu
Kara Morin joined the University Planned Giving team in 2001. Before that, she was the assistant director of clubs and programs for the Harvard Alumni Association. Kara is a graduate of Smith College and holds an MFA in playwriting from the University of Washington. Her plays have been performed in the United States, broadcast in New Zealand, and published in China.
John Christel
Senior Associate Director
john_christel@harvard.edu
John Christel joined University Planned Giving in 2007, following more than 11 years in development work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to moving to the Boston area in 1990, John worked in book and magazine publishing in New York City for over four years. John is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and holds a master's degree in education from Boston University. He and his wife devote all their spare time and energy to raising their twin sons.
Jane Verrill
Senior Associate Director
jane_verrill@harvard.edu
Jane Verrill joined University Planned Giving in the fall of 2006. Jane is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a dual major in finance and marketing. Before joining University Planned Giving, she was working in the financial industry. Among Jane's many interests are skiing, tennis, traveling, and making jewelry
Molly McGowan
Coordinator
molly_mcgowan@harvard.edu
Molly joined the University Planned Giving team in 2019. She is a graduate of Stonehill College and holds a degree in neuroscience. Before joining University Planned Giving, she worked in the FAS Office of Gift Planning. Molly’s many interests include traveling, cooking, walking in the woods with her dog, and spending time with friends and family.
Keira Walsh
Coordinator
keira_walsh@harvard.edu
Keira joined University Planned Giving in February 2020. She is a graduate of Keene State College and holds a bachelor’s degree in health science, with a concentration in nutrition. Before joining the Planned Giving team, she worked in the Alumni Relations office at Harvard Law School. Keira’s interests include running half marathons, exploring New England, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Teddy Ansty
Staff Assistant
teddy_ansty@harvard.edu
Teddy joined University Planned Giving in 2021. He is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics. Before joining the Planned Giving team, he worked at Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia and as an intern at Harvard’s University Planned Giving Office. Teddy’s interests include esports, reading, attending Red Sox games, hiking, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Amber Young
Staff Assistant
amber_young@harvard.edu
Amber Young joined Harvard as a Staff Assistant at the end of January 2017. She comes to AA&D from WUMB-FM, the University of Massachusetts Boston’s nonprofit, public radio station. At WUMB, Amber was the Office Coordinator and Assistant to the General Manager for six years, specializing in FCC and CPB compliance, as well as special events and project coordination. Over the years at Harvard, Amber has worked with Creative Services, ATSS, the HAA, Research, eventually landing in University Planned Giving. Amber grew up in Cambridge, and after many travels and adventures finds herself back home and at Harvard.
