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03-19-2025 18:00:00
03-19-2025 20:30:00
America/New_York
Global Networking Night: Westchester
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/gnn/westchester
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. Freebird Kitchen and Bar,
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/gnn/westchester
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. Freebird Kitchen and Bar,
161 Mamaroneck Ave,
White Plains,
NY,
10601,
United States
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Date
March 19, 2025
Time
6:00–8:30 p.m. ET
Event Type
In-person
Calling all alumni in Westchester, New York!
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.
The venue is equipped with convenient municipal and street parking, as well as a rooftop bar with open and enclosed spaces. Appetizers will be provided, and we will have a cash bar.
Who's Coming (61 + guests)
Leah Grabelsky
’11
Harvard Graduate School of Education
New Parent!
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
I am a single mom, have a 9-month-old baby, and have decided to leave school leadership, for now. (I resigned from my elementary assistant principal position in August 2024.) I am looking for work in education that will allow me to enjoy a sustainable balance of parenting, self-care, and career!
Michael Luskin
’73
Harvard College
PartnerMorgan Lewis
Career/field of interest:
Law
legal profession; not-for-profit board service; sailing
Karen Konigsberg
’89
Harvard Law School
Executive Director and Counsel, Team LeadUBS Group AG
Career/field of interest:
Law
Edward Gibson
Harvard College
President and CEOEasternOne, LLC
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Abagael Slattery
’23
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Clinical Implementation SpecialistAriadne Labs
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Ezzard Batiste
’98
Harvard College
1976
Career/field of interest:
Software
Orly Lynn
Harvard University Extension School
VP
Career/field of interest:
hr_talent_acquisition
Potential job opportunities
Brian Rosenthal
’00
Harvard College
Semi-retired
Career/field of interest:
Internet/Commerce
Left a long career at Meta a year and a half ago for personal reasons. Exploring things to do that aren't full-time and interested to connect with people who have been actively involved in private equity and also quantitative trading.
Aziza Shoismoilova
’21
Harvard University Extension School
Program Officer UN
Career/field of interest:
management
Albert Lim
’04
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Melissa Oppenheim
’12
Harvard College
Global DirectorMeta
Career/field of interest:
Media
Charlotte Warren
’91
Harvard College
Senior Director, Content DevelopmentMedscape
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
online education, healthcare
Yumi Nakanishi
’95
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Career/field of interest:
hr_talent_acquisition
Stephen Weisglass
’82
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Carmen Collyns
’10
Harvard College
Head of Investor RelationsCAVU Consumer Partners
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Rob Nazara
Harvard University Extension School
Management ConsultingAccenture
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Meet local alumni
Masatomo Sakairi
’02
Harvard Business School
Strategic AdvisorBound Therapeutics LLC
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Business, finance, strategy, startups, biotech, and just about anything!
Ashley Smallwood
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Principal ConsultantThe Group Forward
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
I'm a facilitator and consultant—I specialize in management/leadership/design thinking training, retreat design and facilitation, and strategic planning. I work across pretty much every industry with expertise in nonprofit support.
Would love to connect with other local folks!
Marisa Horowitz-Jaffe
’01
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Founder and EducatorMuseums With Marusa
Career/field of interest:
Museums
My education company centers around personalized tours at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well teaching at community colleges, enrichment workshops in schools, and presenting in libraries. I am former Archaeologist, current Egyptologist with an interest Classical Roman Archaeology, and a professional Museum Educator. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Deepika Barnwal
’24
Harvard University Extension School
Co-FounderAutocash.ai
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Know more people and make friends - looking for a fun evening.
Khameinei Ali
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
PhysicianNorthwell Health
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Dale Akinla
’87
Harvard Law School
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Wealth management, philanthropy, community service
Henry Godfrey
’61
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Michael Otten
’67
Harvard Business School
PresidentReform Elections Now
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Healthcare Reform
DOrie Klissas
Harvard College
Chief Marketing & Communications OfficerLiveOnNY
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Tennis, Squash, paddle tennis,
Kailas Amin
’22
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Janet Korins
’88
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Non Profits
Anthony John
’18
Harvard Divinity School
STEM Professional | High School Mathematics / Computer Science TeacherMount Vernon City School District
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Francesca Gertsman
’11
Harvard College
Director, MarketingNovocure
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
Ioana Calcev
’12
Harvard College
Chief Operating OfficerOova
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Paulina Toro Isaza
’21
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Research Software EngineerIBM Research
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
AI, data science, environmental science, civil rights, activism, literature
Romeo Reyes
’93
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Anna Kazanchyan
’96
Harvard Medical School
CEOSaghmos Therapeutics
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
Michelle Cheng
’23
Harvard Business School
Founder Aspen Ridge Trust
Career/field of interest:
Investments
SME business acquisition
Jonathan Gaines
’07
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Jeanne Casey
’15
Harvard Business School
Nuveen
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Elizabeth Xu
’02
Harvard Business School
CIOPinebrook
Career/field of interest:
Business
Allie Re
’20
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Professional Development ConsultantCatapult Learning
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
Hello! I am an education-minded individual seeking to connect with others who are also interested in education. I did Teach for America after college and taught in Chicago and NYC. I got my masters at HGSE in Education Policy and then became an Assistant Principal at a middle school in Harlem. I am now a professional development consultant at an education company. I am an NJ native and love any and all sports. Happy to connect and chat about anything!
Brian Margolis
’90
Harvard Business School
PartnerHunter Taubman Fischer & Li
Career/field of interest:
Law
Chandni Sachdeva
’15
Harvard Business School
SVPMcKinsey
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Claudia Wu
’01
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Managing Director Veritionfund
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Andrew Hayes
’97
Harvard Law School
PartnerSunnyside Ventures
Career/field of interest:
Law
political reform and clean tech/new transportation.
Caryn Morrow
’12
Harvard Kennedy School
Chief of StaffLong Duration Energy Storage Council
Career/field of interest:
management
Laurie Feinstein (Puhn)
’99
Harvard College
Attorney Neighbors Link
Career/field of interest:
Law
Jason Holzman
’93
Harvard College
SVP, Head of CreativeMacy’s Inc.
Career/field of interest:
Media
Tom Atwood
Harvard College
PresidentBracket Marketing
Career/field of interest:
Performing and Visual Arts
Terry Henry
’87
Harvard Business School
Chief Sales and Marketing OfficerWaveny LifeCare Network
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Mental Health Counseling
Deepak Rana
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Director KPMG
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Looking for Mentoring and career advancement
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