Date
March 25, 2026
Time
5:30-8:00 p.m. PDT
Event Type
In-person
This Is a Past Event
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 (91 + guests)
Amy Aldana
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Career AdvisorChapman University
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Hoping to connect with organizations in healthcare or medical field for internship opportunities for my students.
Usman Arshad
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Software EngineerDirecTV
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
AI
Kimberly Backus
’96
Harvard Business School
PartnerPortica Ventures
Career/field of interest:
Finance
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!
Robert Bargar
’78
Harvard College
Principal Bargar & Assoc
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Paul Bokota
’87
Harvard College
Svp & General CounselHydrafacial Company
Career/field of interest:
Law
Chi Bui
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
OrthoBee
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Shomik Chaudhuri
’18
Harvard Business School
Sr Dir, MarketingBD
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Paul Cheetham
’14
Harvard Business School
CEOVanla Group
Career/field of interest:
Business
Ivan Chen
’08
Harvard Law School
General CounselImagen Dental Partners
Career/field of interest:
Law
Kenny Chen
’22
Harvard Kennedy School
Managing DirectorChenco
Career/field of interest:
Public Policy
Mingzi Deng
’25
Harvard Business School
Regulatory DirectorDanaher
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Vitaly Dubinin
’25
Harvard Business School
Sunset Systems
Career/field of interest:
Business
Karen Fabrizio
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Fashion/Retail
Patrick Fernandez
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Christine Flagler
’19
Harvard University Extension School
CeoMettalusso
Career/field of interest:
Business
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.
Suleman Gajere
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Real Estate Developer Pacific Capital Partners
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Elizabeth Gillis
Harvard College
attorney
Career/field of interest:
Business
Willie Goffney MD
’78
Harvard College
SurgeonAdvanced Surgical Associates
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
The state of medical care in California
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.
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.
Zachary Hoyt
’20
Harvard Business School
Head of StrategyFirestorm Labs
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Rob Hutter
’94
Harvard College
FounderLearn Capital
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Peri Kadaster
’09
Harvard Business School
Chief Communications OfficerNearform
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
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.
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.
Maryam Kia
’99
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Clinical Psychologist, Author, Educator
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
David Kim
’15
Harvard Law School
PartnerFriedland Cianfrani LLP
Career/field of interest:
Law
Linda Lai
’99
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Teresa Lai
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Urban PlannerJZMK Partners
Career/field of interest:
Urban Planning and Housing
Melissa Leung
’23
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Architecture and Design
Ben Li
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
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 😎)
Olga Martynov
’20
Harvard University Extension School
CFO
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Allie Matthews
’25
Harvard Business School
Head of Corporate DevelopmentBlue Origin
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Khyati Mehta
’18
Harvard Medical School
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Lifestyle and Culinary medicine. interested in consulting opportunities, telehealth and real estate investing in Socal.
Jonathan Menkes
’23
Harvard Business School
PartnerKnobbe Martens
Career/field of interest:
Law
Brady Merchant
’03
Harvard College
SVP, Financial ServicesAFS Logistics
Career/field of interest:
Business
Andreea Micklis
’05
Harvard Law School
Ethics AttorneyFederal Trade Commission
Career/field of interest:
Law
Leah Mohammadi
’19
Harvard College
AssociateAllen Matkins
Career/field of interest:
Law
Andy Morrow
’20
Harvard Business School
COOStrategic Kids
Career/field of interest:
Business
Victor Negrete
’13
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Planning ManagerSCAG
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Day Nguyen
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
MJ Noor
Harvard Law School
CEO & FounderThe Parents Voice USA
Career/field of interest:
Non Profits
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.
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.
Shanthi Pierce
’14
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Derek Powell
’12
Harvard Business School
Chief Strategy & Growth OfficerEdisen/Orb Group
Career/field of interest:
Entertainment
Sushil Pramanick
’24
Harvard Business School
Sales Leader Aws Amazon
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Shang Rico Saavedra
’07
Harvard College
Save My Cents
Career/field of interest:
Business
Adolfo Rodriguez
Harvard University Extension School
Business Transformation PrincipalSlalom
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Arturo Sierra
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Project ManagerHarvard University
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Recent graduate (May 2025) looking to make new, genuine connections! Passionate about storytelling, design, technology, and social impact.
Jim Sonner
Harvard Medical School
Knowledge Pharmaceuticals
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Startups, entrepreneurship, biopharma, expert witness
Robert H.T. Stone
’87
Harvard College
producer paper dragons productions
Career/field of interest:
Entertainment
Alyce Su
’16
Harvard Kennedy School
Chief Investment OfficerGlobal Family Office
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Sheila Swaroop
’97
Harvard College
PartnerKnobbe Martens
Career/field of interest:
Law
technology, law, developing an active OC alumni network
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.
Carl Taswell
’78
Harvard College
DirectorBrain Health Alliance
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
nonprofit healthcare organization for neurodegenerative disorders and dementias
Ken Tung
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Urban DesignerSWA Group
Career/field of interest:
Urban Planning and Housing
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.
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.
Sarah Wang
’25
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
CEOBioKite Labs
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
health care, tech, and AI
Alexander Woodman
’22
Harvard Medical School
Researcher King Fahad Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Career/field of interest:
Public Health
27 anonymous registrants prefer not to be listed.