Date
March 16, 2023
Time
6:00-8:00 p.m. PDT
Event Type
In-person
Location
Snell & Wilmer Offices,
3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1100, Las Vegas, NV, 89169-5958, United States
This Is a Past Event

Calling all Harvard alumni in Las Vegas!

Harvard alumni worldwide are coming together both online and in cities around the globe 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.

Contact

Harvard Club of Nevada    
Stephen Yoken AB '75
syoken@swlaw.com

Attendance Policy
Registration required

Who's Coming (35 + guests)

Alexander Canales
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Biochemical EngineerNew Materials Institute
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
I am primarily concerned with scientific research, but I just want to get to know other Harvard University affiliates from Nevada.
Daniel Abarca
’16
Harvard College
Managing ConsultantZenith Prep Academy
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Ann C Pongracz
Harvard College
AttorneySklar Williams
Career/field of interest:
Law
Utilities (energy, water, telecom/tech) and economic development projects
Olivia Giaquinto
’20
Harvard College
Environmental Engineer
Career/field of interest:
Environment
I am an Environmental Scientist and Engineer specializing in sustainable finance and hydroponic agriculture technology. Officially based in Seattle, WA, but will be in LV, NV for Networking Night! Looking forward to meeting new people and learning about their careers and passions.
Frank Dobrucki
’14
Harvard Graduate School of Design
PresidentGlobal Links Corp
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Affordable Housing through the use of economic formulas. Soon to introduce a home that can be bought for $360 per month.
Justin Williams
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Paralegal/Law ClerkLewis Brisbois Bisgaard Smith
Career/field of interest:
Law
I’m a recent Boyd grad, with a background in psychology, behavioral health, and human services. I’m interested in connecting around those topics, niche research interests in creativity & resilience, and with the local Harvard community.
Paul Block
’97
Harvard Divinity School
Lead PastorNew Song Church
Career/field of interest:
Religion
Building connections with organizations and institutions in the valley, and exploring new opportunities in education.
Larry Bortles
’68
Harvard Business School
Financial ConsultantCCMConsulting LLC
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
I always enjoy mixing with fellow Harvard alums and look forward joining this evening event. I'll be particularly interested in meeting anyone with a need for assistance in organizing private venture capital.
Stephen Yoken
’75
Harvard College
AttorneySnell & Wilmer
Career/field of interest:
Law
Mariceleste (Mimi) Grant Kelley
’84
Harvard Business School
PresidentAdaptive Business Leaders (ABL) Organization
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Las Vegas Innovations in Healthcare and Technology. What do YOU love about Las Vegas most? What restaurants should we add to our Harvard Lunches?
Amin Toufani
’13
Harvard Kennedy School
CEOAdaptability.org
Career/field of interest:
Business
Connecting with the Harvard community in Las Vegas and building new friendships.
Thomas Hillery
’97
Harvard University Extension School
managerFlexiphone, LLC
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Bringing patented technologies to companies with entrepeneurial mindsets.
George Chin
’78
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Stan Duvall
’19
Harvard Business School
F-35 Program ManagerLockheed Martin
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Looking forward to reconnecting with the local Harvard community and exploring ways to serve the local community.
CLARENCE COAKLEY
’86
Harvard Graduate School of Education
President/ownerAcademic Coaching Services/ACS Foundation
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Our Foundation provides college planning, advising, tutoring, and test prep services to students from first-generation, low- or middle-income families who seek support and mentoring for selective college admissions.
Michael Vinh
’02
Harvard Graduate School of Design
PartnerSteelman Partners
Career/field of interest:
Architecture and Design
Architect and designer of resorts and casinos worldwide ... most recent completed work includes RWLV and Circa here in Las Vegas. Happy to talk shop, business or just general nonsense. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Keith Kaplan
’89
Harvard College
Howard Hughes Corporation
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Jill George
’81
Harvard College
Special Education TeacherClark County School District
Career/field of interest:
Criminal Justice
I would like to connect with anyone one who is in the field of juvenile justice-particularly the education of incarcerated youth.
Emlyn Altman
’96
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Senior Lighting Designer | Senior AssociateDLR Group
Career/field of interest:
Architecture and Design
I'm an architectural lighting designer with over 27 years of experience designing lighting for hospitality, educational, healthcare, corporate, civic, cultural & performing arts, residential, and large scale art installation projects. As far as hobbies, I enjoy traveling, hiking, trying new cuisines, theater (on-stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience), writing, and doing anything creative. I hope to connect with other alumni in the area - whether to expand my social network or develop potential business opportunities.
Tim Lane
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Lad Dell
’02
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Mier Chen
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Product ManagerFJDynamics
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Jospeh DiSorbo
’11
Harvard Business School
CEOHyper Group Inc.
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Investing and e-commerce
Bennett Kim
’99
Harvard Business School
CEOZNest
Career/field of interest:
Internet/Commerce
Lin Shaw
’84
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
I lived in Bellevue Washington and San Diego, California before moving to Las Vegas 2 years ago. I am looking to get more involved with real estate development opportunities in Las Vegas. I am also looking for ways to improve education in Las Vegas.
Claire Roth
’74
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Jeffrey Reiman
’04
Harvard College
PresidentThe Broadband Group
Career/field of interest:
Telecommunications
Adam Pachter
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Entertainment
Mary Jo Wilen
’88
Harvard Business School
Retired Executive/Author
Career/field of interest:
Writing/Publishing/Journalism
Get reacquainted with local alums and discussions on all forms of writing
Erik Ferguson
’82
Harvard Graduate School of Design
EmeritusETF
Career/field of interest:
Writing/Publishing/Journalism
Astrophysical Cell Biology
Melanie Da Trindade-Asher
’03
Harvard Business School
CEOMACCHU PISCO
Career/field of interest:
Food and Wine
Hanna Stotland
’02
Harvard Law School
Independent Educational ConsultantHanna Stotland, Admissions Consultant
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Emil Cornejo
’78
Harvard College
Director
Career/field of interest:
Banking and Securities
Support for Harvard
Levent Atici
’07
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Executive Director of Undergraduate Research & ProfessorUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
I would like to stay connected with my alma mater and leverage my networking to get more involved in my local community so that I could be a resource to Nevada students in their quest to pursue a high-quality education.

1 anonymous registrant prefers not to be listed.