Date
September 30, 2025
Time
6:30–8:30 p.m. MT
Event Type
In-person
This Is a Past Event
Calling all Denver-based Harvard alumni!
On Tuesday, September 30, alumni around the world will come together to welcome members of the Class of 2025 to their new cities! All Harvard University alumni who graduated between 2016 and 2025 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 30! 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.
Shared Interest Group Contacts:
Harvard Alumni for Climate and the Environment, Philip Koch AB '78
pskoch56@icloud.com
Who's Coming (45 + guests)
Mohammed Ally
’27
Harvard University Extension School
Founder & CTOBeyryl
My career is rooted in both the design and implementation of enterprise security infrastructure and the service delivery
roles that extend beyond the technical aspects of the field. My journey has been characterized by a strategic approach to
developing cybersecurity solutions, ensuring confidential data is safeguarded.
My technical skills are further complemented by my leadership experience. Previously, I built and led teams of sales
engineers, technical support engineers and sustainment engineers, at a prominent Cybersecurity firm. This role allowed
me to directly contribute to the company's success by effectively managing people and enabling high-performing teams.
I am driven by a passion for technology, a commitment to excellence, and a belief in the transformative power of
consistency, teamwork, and partnerships to foster a culture high-performance and innovation
David Back
’12
Harvard Law School
CEOArtemis Hotel Network
Yonas Bayu
’21
Harvard College
Robert Benner
’24
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Meg Bertoni
’94
Harvard Divinity School
I am also the Colorado DSG president of the Alumnae-i Network of Harvard Women (ANHW).
John Bourjaily
’17
Harvard College
Ryan Burton
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Education
I recently graduated from HGSE with my doctorate in education leadership and I am looking forward to connecting with other Harvard alums in the area. My professional background is in education nonprofit leadership and philanthropy, and I have a particular interest in college and career success, youth development, and collective impact. My wife and I are both from CO and we have a 19 month old. We are excited to be back in the state.
Vinny Byju
’25
Harvard Law School
Judicial ClerkColorado Court of Appeals
Stefan Chavez-Norgaard
’19
Harvard Kennedy School
Teaching assistant professorUniversity Of Denver, Joseph Korbel school of global and public affairs
Louis Cid
’14
Harvard College
Managing ConsultantGuidehouse
Andrew Collier
’26
Harvard Kennedy School
Senior FellowMossavar-Rahmani Center
China specialist, former banker and journalist in Hong Kong and Beijing.
Jamie Engel
’25
Harvard Kennedy School
Deputy Director Courageous Colorado
Bernie Ervin
’25
Harvard College
AssociateBCG
Daniel Esponda
’17
Harvard Business School
Tyler Fisher
’26
Harvard Kennedy School
Research FellowHarvard Kennedy School's Ash Center
Tyler Fisher is a Research Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center. Tyler's research is on "Neglected Ideas in Democracy Reform." Tyler is also Principal of Trailmark Strategies, a Senior Advisor with Dalberg, and writes "Bipolar and Bipartisan" on Substack.
John Folmsbee
’17
Harvard Kennedy School
I recently moved to CO from Boston and landed in Nederland - love CO! Looking forward to meeting other alums and please message on LI if you’re up here in a mountain town!
Greer Gardner
’15
Harvard College
Enterprise Account ExecutiveMendix, a Siemens Business
Tyler Gildan
’13
Harvard College
SVP, InvestmentsMonfort Companies
Emma Goetzinger
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
I graduated from Harvard T.H. Chan in May 2025, where I received my M.S. in Environmental Health with a specific focus in environmental health exposures. During this program, I received extensive training in epidemiology, statistics, toxicology, and even water and atmospheric science. I completed my thesis in a toxicology laboratory, where I refined my passion for and interest in wet lab work. In addition to my M.S. I also have my MPH in Health Policy and Management. I am looking forward to connecting with other recent alumni!
Juan Grisales
’21
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Assistant Teaching ProfessorUniversity of Colorado
Love the outdoors and mountains.
Aaron Harber
’89
Harvard Kennedy School
On-Air Host & ModeratorUSA Talk Network, Inc.
www.HarberTV.com/Info
Rose Hirschl
’18
Harvard University Extension School
Ilona Hoang
’25
Harvard Business School
Consultant BCG
Marko Isakovic
’25
Harvard College
Walter Iu
’24
Harvard Business School
Walter Iu
Kristin Kolasheski
’25
Harvard College
Laurel Kordyban
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Maternal Mortality ManagerColorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Allan Kroll
’80
Harvard Law School
Katia Krotova
’23
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Tax Associate at PwCPwC
I am a graduate of Harvard School of Design with Masters in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development, class of 2023. I have recently moved from NYC to Denver, CO and started my new role at PWC. I am excited to connect with everybody at the event!
Melissa Lago
’18
Harvard Divinity School
Chaplain & Lecturer Naropa University
Steve Lucado
’94
Harvard College
CEOValkyrie Fund Management
Christian Neuschmidt
’23
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Urban PlannerClarion Associates
Chris Nolan
’23
Harvard University Extension School
OwnerFlywheel Music Group
Philip Panic
’24
Other Affiliate
PhysicianUC Health Colorado Springs
Brigham and Women’s / HMS Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology class of 2024
Ray Parrish
’18
Harvard Medical School
David Pilz
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Mark Rosa
’18
Harvard Business School
Chief of StaffMaybell Quantum
Michael Sexton
’26
Other Affiliate
Program ManagerInnovative Technical Solutions
Just a cool guy, looking to do cool things with awesome people.
Mike Shum
’25
Other Affiliate
Documentary FilmmakerPBS Frontline
Mike Shum (b. Denver, CO. 1985) is an independent filmmaker who specializes in documentary cinematography and journalism. Born to immigrant parents from Hong Kong, Shum was raised with an interest in bridging multiple and at times divergent perspectives. This interest informed his body of work which spans broadcast television, investigative journalism, and feature documentaries.
Shum’s collaborations with PBS Frontline and Al Jazeera Witness have examined a broad range of critical issues, including conflict, climate change, and political polarization. His work has been recognized with nominations and awards from the National News & Documentary Emmys, the NAACP Image Awards, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Tribeca Film Festival’s Audience Award, and a Pulitzer Prize Finalist.
In 2025, Shum completed the Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Harvard University, where he explored the future of journalism and examined how storytelling can forge public trust and accountability through documentary film.
Amaris Surmacz
’97
Harvard Business School
Vice President Willscot
New to Colorado
Jaime Ubieta
’25
Harvard Business School
Tech Business Developer AWS
Nicolas Velez
’18
Harvard University Extension School
Global Business DirectorKnowde
Zuzana Votrubec
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Customer Experience and Success LeaderMicrosoft
Chuyue Alex Zhou
’17
Harvard College
Sr ManagerBain
Anthony Zuefeldt
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Higharc
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