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03-19-2025 18:00:00
03-19-2025 20:00:00
America/New_York
Global Networking Night: Northern New Jersey
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/gnn/new-jersey
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. Felina Steak South Orange,
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/gnn/new-jersey
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. Felina Steak South Orange,
101 South Orange Ave,
South Orange,
NJ,
07079,
United States
MM/DD/YYYY
Date
March 19, 2025
Time
6:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Event Type
In-person
At Capacity
Calling all alumni in Northern New Jersey!
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.
Light fare will be provided; attendees are responsible for paying for alcoholic beverages.
Who's Coming (64 + guests)
Karen Francis
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Media
Luke Fleckenstein
’87
Harvard College
Director of Business Development L'Oreal
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
Desi Duncker
’99
Harvard College
VP, FinanceBright Mountain Media
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Lavanya Thomas
’10
Harvard University Extension School
FounderHealth Rizz
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Lavanya Thomas is the co-founder of a health education startup focused on empowering the next generation to make healthy food choices. Health Rizz is a dynamic health and nutrition program designed to help middle schoolers develop healthy eating habits through gamification and fun challenges.
Our curriculum empowers students to make better food choices, fostering long-term health and well-being. We work with parents and educators to create an engaging, school-based experience that encourages healthy lifestyles, all while making learning about nutrition exciting and interactive.
Would love to connect with parents and educators who would love to be the ambassador of our program within their schools.
paola baez
’26
Harvard University Extension School
Sr. Business Relations Manager Capital One Bank
Career/field of interest:
Business
I support businesses with financing, deposit account and treasury services.
Tina Snowden
’03
Harvard Business School
Director of OperationsCatapult Learning
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Taylor Margis-Noguera
’03
Harvard Business School
COOAlpha
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Gerry Miovski
’24
Harvard Business School
EVPCBRE
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Marina Kandaurova
’25
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
Over 17 years in clinical research and clinical supply chain in Pharma/biotech companies. Pursuing current MPH program at Harvard T.H.Chan School, excited about innovation, healthcare, health tech.
Craig Miller
’79
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Rick Ung
’01
Harvard College
Vice President, Digital Product ManagementMacy’s Inc.
Career/field of interest:
Digital
Stan Robinson
’79
Harvard College
Chief Coaching OfficerSocial Sales Link
Career/field of interest:
Business
I would enjoy connecting with anyone who is exploring any facet of AI - its use cases, implications for business and society, practical and ethical considerations, etc.
Ceyan Birney
’10
Harvard Business School
PrincipalStone Mountain Properties
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Deep expertise in real estate, including apartment and office management and finance. I enjoy life-long learning, food, wine; Airstream camping and cars, especially high-performance driving.
Alana Davis Brown
’10
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Evan Shore
’11
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Mark Ardayfio
’05
Harvard Business School
Senior DirectorBarclays
Career/field of interest:
Banking and Securities
Roshan Shah
’12
Harvard Business School
Co-Founder & CEODecimal Digital Currency
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Peter Park
’10
Harvard Graduate School of Design
PrincipalMG
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
I am an architect with a passion for design, art, and cities. Currently, I am involved in architectural design, design-build, and real estate development in New York and New Jersey. I would love to connect with others who share similar interests, as well as engage with people from different fields.
Beth Cocuzza
’22
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Founder and PrincipalAlmavina Strategic Partners
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
I am interested in connecting with alumni about organizational health, systems that support healthy work culture, and leadership development.
Glyvolner Gabriel
’12
Harvard College
Real Estate Wholesaler/InvestorGly Studios
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Hi, I’m a real estate wholesaler & investor based in Newark, NJ. I’m also a content creator and meditation teacher who’s passionate about wellbeing, spirituality, growth, and self-expression.
Eager to connect with other real estate professionals or community leaders to explore profitable partnerships &/or impactful collaborations.
Daniel Nidess
’15
Harvard Business School
Product / Customer Success ConsultantReSim.AI
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Leila Saad
’04
Harvard Kennedy School
Consultant
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
I'm interested in connecting generally and also recently stepped down as CEO of Common Impact and am looking for my next role.
Steven Troyer
’77
Harvard College
General CounselMitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, New York Branch
Career/field of interest:
Law
Professional interests in law and finance, cultural activities, sports, hobbies.
Dr. Adunni Slackman Anderson
’74
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Principal/School Head/Ed LeaderPublic / Private
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Creating stress-free teaching/learning environments
Wayne Eastman
’77
Harvard College
ProfessorRutgers
Career/field of interest:
Public Policy
Am intetested in listening to others and sharing my own thoughts about the current challenging moment for American government and instituions.
Sandra Richardson
Harvard Kennedy School
General Counsel AmericasVontobel Group
Career/field of interest:
Law
Maya Cheng
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Hyatt Hotels
Career/field of interest:
Architecture and Design
Adnan Awan
’18
Harvard Kennedy School
Trade & Investment Counsellor, New YorkConsulate General of Pakistan
Career/field of interest:
Investments
I would love to connect with alumni working in trade and investment especially those having interest in doing business with Pakistan or investing in Pakistan
Vas Kottas
’96
Harvard College
CTO / Senior Product Manager
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Developing next generation internal business tools and B2B (SaaS) services incorporating customer-centric product development and leveraging latest innovations in integrations and automation such as AI.
Very interested in serving enterprises in NYC and NJ in complex industrues such as Pharma, Insurance, Finance.
Paul Hahn
’98
Harvard College
Physician
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Preeya Mbekeani
’20
Harvard Graduate School of Education
ResearcherAmerican Institutes for Research
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
I'm new to the area, and I am looking to connect with alumni in NJ and meet alumni with similar professional interests.
Dina Lundy
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Higher education faculty as well as administrators in the NYC tristate
Anna Mazur
’20
Harvard College
Digital Banking Experience SpecialistPolish & Slavic Federal Credit Union
Career/field of interest:
Non Profits
Harvard College ‘20 and Harvard Graduate School of Education ‘21
Former pre-med, former high school science teacher, current IT program manager. Still figuring it out!
Smrithi Mohan
’23
Harvard University Extension School
General CounselAwesome, Inc. (SmugMug + Flickr)
Career/field of interest:
Law
I'm excited to connect with fellow alumni around legal and corporate strategy, evolution of AI, tech policy, intellectual property, and leadership in high-growth companies. I’m also happy to chat about career transitions, in-house legal work, and balancing legal risk with business goals. Most of all, I’m looking forward to meeting high-energy, hardworking, like-minded people across industries. There’s so much to learn from everyone!
Jenise Ogle
’09
Harvard College
Director, DEIOminicom Media Group
Career/field of interest:
hr_talent_acquisition
Emerging technologies, including AI, and its impact on the future of the workforce.
Casey Kean
’11
Harvard Graduate School of Education
PrincipalExplore Charter School
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Tracy Carroll
’82
Harvard College
Retired
Career/field of interest:
management
Common interests
Dessi Schachne
’16
Harvard Business School
Executive CoachDessi Schachne LLC
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Richard Alpert
’89
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Fonder/OwnerGenidor
Career/field of interest:
Internet/Commerce
My (too broad) interests include real estate finance, intellectual property, cell biology, and consumer pharmaceuticals. I'm open to chat with anyone about anything.
Pearl Park
’23
Harvard University Extension School
CEOReimagine Health
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
I would love to connect around current issues, such as ethics and responsibility, in AI and technology, films, current political events, global health issues, and the psychological health of our nation. I am currently working on a startup Reimagine Health, LLC, which aims to revolutionize healthcare by developing AI-powered technologies that address health disparities and critical patient safety issues, as identified by the Joint Commission and validated by bodies of academic research. Our patented solutions will uniquely improve healthcare delivery by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services, ultimately reducing medical malpractice risks and minimizing economic losses associated with the limitations of our current healthcare system.
Anand Rao
’05
Harvard Business School
Chief Investment OfficerKOR Capital
Career/field of interest:
Investments
investing, restaurants, vacation spots, sports
Steven Tan
’05
Harvard Business School
Portfolio management Westchester Capital
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Investing , local food and pickleball!
Cindy Young
’05
Harvard Business School
Head of Business DevelopmentValio USA
Career/field of interest:
Food and Wine
Looking to meet other alumni in NJ with similar professional interests and/or hobbies.
Ruth Phillips
Harvard University Extension School
Program Manager Google
Career/field of interest:
Non Profits
Rachell Arteaga
’11
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Career/field of interest:
Museums
Pamela Roach
Radcliffe College
CEOBreakthrough Marketing Technology
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Meet other alums
Dvora Inwood
’94
Harvard College
Co-Founder, Head of ProductSamaritan Scout
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Volunteerism, nonprofit development, using AI/Technology for good.
Bill Irwin
’78
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Software
Sarada Gurubhagavatula
’94
Harvard College
Year
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Rodney Sunada-Wong
’85
Harvard College
Americas Chief Risk OfficerOKX
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Financial innovation, cryptocurrencies, risk management
Jeremy Hirsh
’91
Harvard College
OwnerHirsh Business Law
Career/field of interest:
Law
Real estate, renewable energy
Rocio Tua
’18
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Non Profits
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