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03-25-2026 17:30:00
03-25-2026 20:00:00
America/Los_Angeles
Global Networking Night: Irvine
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/gnn/irvine
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. Hangar 24 Craft Brewing,
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/gnn/irvine
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. Hangar 24 Craft Brewing,
17877 Von Karman Ave,
Unit 110,
Irvine,
CA,
92614,
United States
MM/DD/YYYY
Date
March 25, 2026
Time
5:30-8:00 p.m. PDT
Event Type
In-person
Calling all alumni in Irvine, California!
Harvard alumni are coming together in cities around the world for a night of connection and community. Register now to reconnect with friends and classmates and expand your Harvard network. Connect your social media accounts to the guest list to more easily connect with other attendees before, during, and after the event.
Please note, parking is free in the parking lot with a validation from the venue.
Who's Coming (71 + guests)
Suleman Gajere
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Real Estate Developer Pacific Capital Partners
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
David Kim
’15
Harvard Law School
PartnerFriedland Cianfrani LLP
Career/field of interest:
Law
Robert H.T. Stone
’87
Harvard College
producer paper dragons productions
Career/field of interest:
Entertainment
Willie Goffney MD
’78
Harvard College
SurgeonAdvanced Surgical Associates
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
The state of medical care in California
Alexander Woodman
’22
Harvard Medical School
Researcher King Fahad Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Career/field of interest:
Public Health
Cindy Ball
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Sustainable Marketing InstructorBritish Columbia Institute of Technology
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Sustainability, sustainable business, education, the impact of AI on education and anything else that’s topical and interesting!
Christine Flagler
’19
Harvard University Extension School
CeoMettalusso
Career/field of interest:
Business
Leah Mohammadi
’19
Harvard College
AssociateAllen Matkins
Career/field of interest:
Law
Ivan Chen
’08
Harvard Law School
General CounselImagen Dental Partners
Career/field of interest:
Law
Maryam Kia
’99
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Clinical Psychologist, Author, Educator
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Jim Sonner
Harvard Medical School
Knowledge Pharmaceuticals
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Startups, entrepreneurship, biopharma, expert witness
Victor Negrete
’13
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Planning ManagerSCAG
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Julie Kamps
’98
Harvard Law School
FounderKamps Legal, P.C. and The Athenor Company
Career/field of interest:
Law
I'm always looking to expand my network across the law and financial technology space. As the founder of Kamps Legal, P.C. and the founder of The Athenor Company, my FinTech startup, I'm particularly interested in connecting with alumni who are building or advising in the FinTech ecosystem, navigating regulatory complexity, or exploring the evolving role of law in an increasingly tech-driven world.
MJ Noor
Harvard Law School
CEO & FounderThe Parents Voice USA
Career/field of interest:
Non Profits
Sheila Swaroop
’97
Harvard College
PartnerKnobbe Martens
Career/field of interest:
Law
technology, law, developing an active OC alumni network
Brady Merchant
’03
Harvard College
SVP, Financial ServicesAFS Logistics
Career/field of interest:
Business
John Odden
’78
Harvard Business School
Care DirectorSpiritual Care Everywhere
Career/field of interest:
Social Entrepreneurship
Building skills and networks to enhance global prosperity and peaceful methods.
David Martinez
’09
Harvard Kennedy School
Professional SabbaticalMeta (formerly)
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
I’m coming off of a much-needed sabbatical and looking to make networking connections as a relative newcomer to the LA area. Interests/experience in international affairs, national security, AI and social media policy, and reptiles (childhood hobby 😎)
Peri Kadaster
’09
Harvard Business School
Chief Communications OfficerNearform
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Kimberly Backus
’96
Harvard Business School
PartnerPortica Ventures
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Josiah Walker
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Government
Wanting to connect and re-connect with my Harvard friends. Enjoy discussing Government Relations, international affairs, philosophy, and of course beer and sports.
Linda Lai
’99
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Mingzi Deng
’25
Harvard Business School
Regulatory DirectorDanaher
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Jay Vaishnav
’06
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Director, Regulatory AffairsCanon Medical Informatics
Career/field of interest:
Software
I’m interested in AI, medtech, and software as a medical device. But also just interested in meeting people.
Ifra Khoso
’25
Harvard Business School
Looking for opportunities
Career/field of interest:
Business
I would like to explore opportunities in operations side of the business world.
Sarah Wang
’25
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
CEOBioKite Labs
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
health care, tech, and AI
Shawn Harpen
’24
Harvard University Extension School
CEOPx3 Legal Consulting Corporation
Career/field of interest:
Law
Corporate and non-profit board governance, public policy, professional responsibility/legal ethics, environment and wildfire defense.
Elizabeth Gillis
Harvard College
attorney
Career/field of interest:
Business
Lu Ann Talley
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
President & CEOInnovate Health Group
Career/field of interest:
Digital
I'm enrolled in the Harvard Global Health Care Leaders Program, my Capstone focuses on a Public-Private Pathway to Universal Healthcare in the U.S. I'd love to connect with policy/payor/provider leaders interested in this topic.
R Scott Foresman
’82
Harvard Business School
CEOForespar Products
Career/field of interest:
Business
Marine products & accessories, recreational and commercial. Anti-mold/mildew and anti-odor/indoor fragrance products.
Shanthi Pierce
’14
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Day Nguyen
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Paul Cheetham
’14
Harvard Business School
CEOVanla Group
Career/field of interest:
Business
Adolfo Rodriguez
Harvard University Extension School
Business Transformation PrincipalSlalom
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Shang Rico Saavedra
’07
Harvard College
Save My Cents
Career/field of interest:
Business
Chi Bui
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
OrthoBee
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Karen Fabrizio
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Fashion/Retail
Aaron Pierce
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Studio Owner/ Regional Event CoordinatorFred Astaire Dance Studios Los Angeles
Career/field of interest:
Art
I am a professional dancer. I studied Museum Studies. I want to connect with other museum professionals, and my interests are in publishing.
Andreea Micklis
’05
Harvard Law School
Ethics AttorneyFederal Trade Commission
Career/field of interest:
Law
Janet Shih
’08
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
I’m looking to connect with the alumni community in Southern California after relocating from the Bay Area less than two years ago. I’d especially love to meet alumni navigating interdisciplinary or nonlinear paths, particularly at the intersection of creative practice, education, and community work.
Jessica Henning
’19
Other Affiliate
Broker / OwnerSTATUS International Real Estate
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Travel, restaurants, social events. Business opportunities related to real estate.
Olga Martynov
’20
Harvard University Extension School
CFO
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Patrick Fernandez
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Zachary Hoyt
’20
Harvard Business School
Head of StrategyFirestorm Labs
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Shomik Chaudhuri
’18
Harvard Business School
Sr Dir, MarketingBD
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Ken Tung
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Urban DesignerSWA Group
Career/field of interest:
Urban Planning and Housing
Melissa Leung
’23
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Architecture and Design
Vitaly Dubinin
’25
Harvard Business School
Sunset Systems
Career/field of interest:
Business
Derek Powell
’12
Harvard Business School
Chief Strategy & Growth OfficerEdisen/Orb Group
Career/field of interest:
Entertainment
Allie Matthews
’25
Harvard Business School
Head of Corporate DevelopmentBlue Origin
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Robert Bargar
’78
Harvard College
Principal Bargar & Assoc
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Sushil Pramanick
’24
Harvard Business School
Sales Leader Aws Amazon
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
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