Date
September 11, 2024
Time
5:30-7:30 p.m. ET
Event Type
In-person
This Is a Past Event
Calling all Burlington-based Harvard alumni!
On Wednesday, September 11, alumni around the world will come together to welcome members of the Class of 2024 to their new cities! All Harvard University alumni who graduated between 2015 and 2024 are invited to participate.
Whether you are new to the area or have called it home for years, the Harvard community is your community—so we hope you will join us on September 11! Register with your LinkedIn profile or other social media accounts to see who's coming and connect with others before, during, and after the event.
Food and drinks are available for purchase. Zero Gravity features alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. On-site parking is limited, but there is metered street parking on Pine Street and in the surrounding area.
Who's Coming (19 + guests)
Mason Winter
’24
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Kelsey Guziak
’20
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Administrative Assistant Harwood Union Unified SD
I am a former elementary school teacher currently perusing a career shift towards administrative leadership and human resource management.
Josh Blumberg
’07
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Academic Solutions ArchitectCreative Owl Labs
I spent the past 12 years as Director of Academic Technology at Champlain College, teaching computer science, managing the development of online courses, training faculty and managing academic technology projects. I have worked as an software developer, teacher, and school administrator. I am looking for new adventures and opportunities. I live in Burlington and enjoy outdoor adventures with friends and family.
John Gennari
’82
Harvard College
ProfessorUVM
I've been teaching in the English Department and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies Program at UVM since 2001. My twin daughters just started at Ithaca College and the University of Pittsburgh. My wife, also a writer/professor, is in New York and New Haven for the year on a fellowship. That leaves me and the pets at home.
Michael Tecca
’19
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Project ManagerLexia
After 10 years in NYC and LA, back to New England roots as of this May in the Middlebury area. Settling into the joys and responsibilities of homeownership, also a fan of beer/homebrewing (great choice on location!), cheese, board games, learning about local government, and delving into the great outdoors.
Rama Kocherlakota
’89
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Software EngineerDealer.com / Cox Automotive
Tobias Dayman
’84
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Ryan Braeger
’21
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Assistant Dean for AdvisingSaint Michael's College
Quinn Perini
’23
Harvard College
Mechanical Design Engineer BETA Technologies
It’s been just about a year since I moved to Burlington and have enjoyed getting to know a new and previously unfamiliar city. My job working as a mechanical engineer at BETA Technologies originally brought me here and so far it’s been a blast working there and exploring the Burlington area in general. Outside of work, I have a bunch of hobbies including running, biking, skiing, photography, reading, cooking, and traveling. Overall, it’s been a great first year and I’m excited for what is in store for my second!
Amy Thornton
’20
Harvard Graduate School of Design
OwnerMama Tree Farm
I launched a gluten-free, ancient plant baking mix business in 2023., under the Mama Tree Farm label. The mixes - pancake, brownie, and chocolate chip - are sold throughout Vermont, and in Boston and New York City. This summer, I launched my cut flower farm and sell to markets and florists in Central Vermont and Burlington. I’m also experimentally growing varieties of ancient grains teff, millet, sorghum, and amaranth and working with the USDA and UVM to see if these grains are a viable food source to be grown in mountainous regions of the Northeast.
Nick Drake
’16
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Associate Director of Graduate & International AdmissionSaint Michael's College
I've lived in the area for the last 3 years and am currently running graduate and international admission for St. Mike's. I'm also a new dad to a 5 month old, so I guess my newest hobby is learning to raise a little one!
Angelike Contis
’94
Harvard College
DirectorMMCTV
Grew up in Vermont, spent time abroad & returned with family here over a decade ago, with a background in journalism/documentary-making. Currently in world of community media.
Donnie Bartley
’98
Harvard University Extension School
IT ProfessionalPearson VUE
ALB 98, Currently doing Grad work at Harvard in Psychology. My wife and I enjoyed meeting other Harvard affiliated folks recently. Looking forward to visiting with all at this event.
Carolyn Sawin
’87
Harvard College
Academic CoachMansfield Hall, LLC
I taught anthropology in high school and college (most recently Saint Mike's) before moving to the student support side of things. At Mansfield Hall, I work with neurodivergent students attending college in the Burlington area. I am married with a 15 year old daughter, play the cello and sing (formerly Bach Society Orchestra and Radcliffe Choral Society member).
Jo Oliver-Yeager
’26
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Program Director of Grad and Undergrad Human ServicesUniversity of New Hampshire
I am a mother of three. I currently work at the University of New Hampshire as a program director and a professor. My background was as a therapist. I began moving toward higher education over the past 15 years as an adjunct. I have a master's degree in counseling psychology. I am also a writer. I am pursuing a master's degree in education (higher ed track) at Harvard. I live in Quechee/Woodstock with my husband, two dogs, two cats, and many outside critters who happen to walk through my yard (bears, turkeys, deer).
Madison Barney
’20
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
StoryCorps
Caroline Weaver
’13
Harvard College
Artist
Currently serving as the President of the Harvard-Club of Vermont. Class of '13, Quincy House, Varsity Swimming, Evolutionary Biology. Love meeting our new and long-term Vermont alums!