Date
March 19, 2025
Time
6:30–9:00 p.m. PT
Event Type
In-person
Location
Dutch Goose,
3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
This Is a Past Event

Calling all alumni in Silicon Valley, 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.

Shared Interest Group (SIG) Ambassadors:
Alumnae/i Network for Harvard Women
Elspeth Hansen JD '13, EHansen@mayerbrown.com

Harvard Christian Alumni Society
Oriana Halevy AB '92, oriana_halevy92@post.harvard.edu 

Contact

Harvard Club of Silicon Valley
Shaun Chaudhuri AB '15
sdchaudhuri2393@gmail.com

Attendance Policy
Registration required
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible event

Who's Coming (115 + guests)

Kristina Serafim
Harvard Business School
ParrtnerUntethered Ventures
Career/field of interest:
Finance
LU XU
’22
Harvard Business School
Director Manufacturing AutomationIntel
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Bring Generative AI, Digital Twin, Multiphysics Simulation, AI agents into semiconductor manufacturing space or other
Vivek Agrawal
’22
Harvard Business School
Product ManagerContextual AI
Career/field of interest:
Software
Abhijay Vuyyuru
’24
Harvard Business School
Product Manager Google
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Tech entrepreneurship / gen AI in silicon valley
Palak Madan
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Sr. Product ResearchBiodesign Innovation Labs
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Health-tech entrepreneurship scene in and around Bay Area
Varnika Menghnani
’24
Harvard Business School
Chief of StaffGoodera
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
I am currently working as a Chief of Staff at a tech-startup focused on employee volunteering for non profits. Want to understand potential pathways into AI companies/Startups/VC in non-product roles.
Doug Karmin
’93
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Rajan Patel
’16
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Social Entrepreneurship
The intersection of technology and social impact
Eric Gonzales
’88
Harvard College
Managing DirectorMontage Capital
Career/field of interest:
Private Equity
Ryan Oliver
’98
Harvard College
Regional Executive Director, CABUILD.org
Career/field of interest:
Social Entrepreneurship
Youth entrepreneurship as a means to systemic transformation of education and work.
Chit-Kwan Lin
’99
Harvard College
CEORevelata, Inc.
Career/field of interest:
Finance
We're raising our seed round now (https://www.revelata.com). Would love to hear war stories from fellow founders and investors.
Veronica Chouinard
’18
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Energy
I'm looking to connect with others about job opportunities in sustainability, water, or energy. I'd also like to connect with people about business connections for outdoor gear designers.
Yvonne Nomizu
’81
Harvard College
CEOPacific Consulting Group
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
I will be selling my company and retiring soon and want to connect with new people and new possibilities.
Kyle Murphy
’23
Harvard College
PhotographerFreelance
Career/field of interest:
Performing and Visual Arts
- Visual Media in music, sports, and film industries. - The evolving landscape of visual media consumption - Visual Arts
Annabel Hertz
’04
Harvard Kennedy School
co-founder/consultant/lecturerImpactodo
Career/field of interest:
Social Entrepreneurship
Always great to meet people working at the intersection of social impact and tech, or democracy and tech, as well as those interested in international relations, and/or in the creative arts and culture (including fellow writers).
Myra Mierzwa
’15
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Founder VR Perspectives
Career/field of interest:
Social Entrepreneurship
Alice Li
Harvard College
Senior Program ManagerAptive Resources
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
I’m excited to connect with you all at this networking event. After over 10 years in consulting, primarily focused on providing project leadership, program management, and strategic communications in the federal healthcare space, I’m eager to explore new industries and expand my network. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with executives and leaders on complex change management initiatives, and I’m always looking for fresh perspectives and opportunities to learn. Outside of work, I’m a proud cat parent to Toby Ziegler, an avid Orange Theory member, and a creative writer. I’d love to hear your stories, exchange ideas, and meet more people in the Bay Area. Let’s connect!
Jamal Khan
’13
Harvard Law School
Staff AttorneyHomeless Action Center
Career/field of interest:
Law
Shijian Jin
’22
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Senior Hardware EngineerX, the moonshot factory/Google
Career/field of interest:
Energy
Carbon capture; battery tech; sustainability
James Grady
Harvard Business School
CEOFulcrum
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Shauna Fraser-Kim
’23
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
I am looking to rejoin the workforce after being a stay at home parent for three boys. I have a JD and am interested in ventures which help make healthcare better. Areas of interest include biotech, women’s health, addiction care and pharmaceuticals
Gavin Kuziel
’23
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Scientist & Founder
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
LAUREL HAYLER
’65
Harvard College
Clilniclal Social Worker, Executive Director, ConsultantRetired
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
MS HARVARD CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH '1974 Change Agent: community mental health, program development, building coalitions. MS HARVARD CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH SAVING INFANT BRAINS. (Surprisingly Cheap and Easy.)
Jessica Jia
’21
Harvard Business School
InvestorGryphon
Career/field of interest:
Private Equity
Jingjing Chai
’21
Harvard University Extension School
General PartnerTaihill Venture
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Jialiang Wang
’21
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Brittany Taylor
’18
Harvard Business School
Director of Business OperationsLegalZoom
Career/field of interest:
Business
Brian Hoskins
’03
Harvard Business School
VP of Business Development CSAA
Career/field of interest:
Finance
General business and ideas
Annie Caton-Wong
’02
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Collins Ekwutezia
’23
Harvard Medical School
Manager Stanford
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Healthcare
Karen Kim
’98
Harvard College
PhysicianStanford
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Jenny Balestrini
’10
Harvard Law School
Commercial CounselInstacart
Career/field of interest:
Law
Heather Mellquist Lehto
’11
Harvard Divinity School
CEODropIn
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
I'm leading an early stage startup in higher education technology. I'd love to connect with other founders, investors, or people working in higher education and/or EdTech!
Sanjay Saxena
’19
Harvard Business School
CEO www.cyberedx.com
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Cybersecurity and AI professionals
Peter Ragias
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Chief Executive OfficerPopJoy
Career/field of interest:
Business
Christina Woo
’99
Harvard Business School
FounderCanopy Realty
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Meredith Kunz
’96
Harvard College
Writer & Head of Communications & Engagement, and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
Career/field of interest:
Writing/Publishing/Journalism
Writing books, writing for online publications, research for books and for journalism projects, teaching online for personal development, professional coaching (life coaching and leadership coaching), independent scholarship in the humanities (history and philosophy)
Shangjun Jiang
’23
Harvard Graduate School of Design
AI PMCVS
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Ron Sege
’83
Harvard Business School
PartnerBGV
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
SARAH PAZDAN
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Law
Perren Walker
’16
Harvard Business School
GTMTessell
Career/field of interest:
Software
Ashia Solei
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Filmmaker, Educational Psychologist
Career/field of interest:
Entertainment
My documentary has inspired the drafting of legislation and aired on PBS stations nationally. I am seeking support for a narrative film project that will be filmed in the Bay Area.
Amy Bassett
’17
Harvard Divinity School
Career/field of interest:
management
I am searching for work. I recently completed an online MBA program, and by the time of this event, I'll have taken the Project Management Professional exam. My goal is to combine the complex stakeholder engagement skills I learned at Harvard Divinity School and these new management skills into a program manager or logistics role.
Praewa Satutum
Harvard Kennedy School
Associate Director of Ecopreneurship ProgramsStanford University
Career/field of interest:
Environment
The intersection of sustainability, innovation, entrepreneurship, and education.
Sam Carter
’22
Harvard College
AnalystIAG Capital Partners
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Jan Kryca
’25
Harvard College
Product DevelopmentRobotics startup
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
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Melissa Burke
Harvard College
Chief Employment CounselStanford University
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Frederick Umminger
’90
Harvard College
Principal Software EngineerRoblox
Career/field of interest:
Software
Entrepreneurial opportunities in technology
Kathryn Greis
’15
Harvard Law School
Staff AttorneyLegal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Career/field of interest:
Law
Maya Kazamel
’20
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Engagement ManagerMcKinsey & Company
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
I've recently moved to the Bay Area and would love to connect with folks here! I'm also thinking of roles beyond McKinsey so would love to learn more about the work others are doing in the tech space, particularly if it's in product management, strategy, or operations!
Ellen Schneider
’83
Harvard College
MDPalo Alto Medical Foundation
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
I like meeting interesting people. I’m a family medicine doctor, competitive swimmer, and musician.
Lola Wang
’25
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
I'm passionate about AI in biomedicine, particularly in imaging, multi-modal data integration, and precision medicine. I'd love to connect and discuss about rock climbing and skiing.
Walter Paulsen
’83
Harvard College
CEO CoachVistage/Outgrow
Career/field of interest:
Business
I've spent over 25 years starting, building and selling companies in Silicon Valley. After the pandemic I decide to transition to coaching other founders, CEOs and executive teams. I lead 3 Vistage peer groups, coach other CEOs 1 on 1, and help B2B companies grow their sales 15-30% a year by running the Outgrow system. Interested in connecting with people I can help.
Prince Jain
’26
Harvard University Extension School
AI softwareMeta
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Understand people inclination and vertical for AI industry
Zhen Zhang
’07
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Senior Engineering ManagerApple Inc.
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
I am Interested in investing in high tech innovations in the semiconductor industry and information display industry. It would be great to connect with Harvard alumni who are experienced and/or working in these areas.
Andrés Acevedo
’93
Harvard Kennedy School
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Career/field of interest:
Public Policy
Yonas Yemane
’08
Harvard College
Chief Technology OfficerAligned Carbon
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Semiconductor materials startup CTO looking to transition into larger company in chip fabrication and to connect with others in tech. MS/EE and PhD/Applied Physics from Stanford.
Ian Clow
’17
Harvard Business School
VC InvestorSamsung Catalyst Fund
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Preethi Mukundan
’07
Harvard College
Director, Pixel Strategy Google
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
- career mentorship (mentee or mentor) - pickleball & hiking friends :) - general networking Overall, want to hear the fascinating hobbies and career interests my fellow alumni are pursuing.
Priti Johari
’11
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Executive Director of Learning and In ovationMilpitas Unified
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Interested in transitioning to foundation work after 20+ years in the public education system.
Jennifer Yang
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Neha Maheshwari
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Alistair Davidson
Harvard Business School
PrincipalEclicktick Consulting
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
P.J. Honerkamp
’00
Harvard Law School
SVP, Head of Neuroscience StrategyJazz Pharmaceuticals
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
Gordon Synn
Harvard Law School
Career/field of interest:
Art
Entrepreneurial and investment opportunities
Tejas Billa
’28
Harvard College
Greenhouse Gas Data InternChevron Corporation
Career/field of interest:
Banking and Securities
I'm a freshman planning to concentrate in Statistics and a Energy & Environment Secondary. Academically and career-wise, I'm interested in data science, finance, and anything energy/climate. I grew up in San Jose and worked during high school in Cupertino, Palo Alto, and Los Gatos.
Jigya Bhagat
’24
Harvard Business School
Product ManagerTikTok
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Entrepreneur, social impact, advisory roles board
Daniel Guhr
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Chee-We Ng
’06
Harvard Business School
Managing PartnerOakseed Ventures
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Brandon Hoffman
’16
Harvard Kennedy School
General PartnerSunset Ventures
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Megan Jones
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Program Manager, International Client ExperienceRSM
Career/field of interest:
Fashion/Retail
I’m interested in considering switching jobs, as is my partner, who I will be bringing as my guest to this event. Ideally I’d love to bring my marketing management expertise to a brand in the fashion, technology, or some sort of related creative space. If anyone attending this event or within our community works at Pinterest, The RealReal, or Poshmark in the Bay Area — those would be my dream jobs and I would love to connect! My partner comes from 8 years working at Meta, where he’s worked heavily on the data operations project management side for AR/VR product research. He’s open minded to new opportunities, as well.
Lawrence Bernstein
’77
Harvard College
Gallixa LLC
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
Austin Volz
’13
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Product LeadAEON Learning Science
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
+ Conversations around improving education, including with a focus on technology, entrepreneurship, global impact, and education R&D + Connecting with product managers + Talking about hiking/backpackin
Chibuike Uwakwe
’23
Harvard College
MD-PhD StudentStanford University
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
David Tse
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Jack Wang
’16
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Private Equity
Grant Chang
Harvard Business School
COOAcellent Technologies, Inc.
Career/field of interest:
Business
Christine Talarides
’95
Harvard Law School
Assistant Chief CounselLucasfilm/The Walt Disney Company
Career/field of interest:
Entertainment
Perla Ni
Harvard Law School
CEOCommunityConnect Labs
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Rachel Ramoni
’06
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Director of ResearchKaiser Permanente Northern California
Career/field of interest:
Research
Increasing the value and real-world impact of biomedical research
Bruce Borden
’73
Harvard College
FarmX
Career/field of interest:
Food and Wine
Networking. I've met some amazing people at past events.
Jonathan Klein
’84
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Professor of PediatricsStanford University
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Am on the Chan School of Public Health Alumni Council and happy to network and hear what people are doing and interested in.
Daniel Chung
’11
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Law

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