Date
September 30, 2025
Time
6:00-8:00 p.m. CT
Event Type
In-person
Location
The Boot,
1206 W 20th St, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
This Is a Past Event

Calling all Houston-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. 

Contact

Harvard Club of Houston
Esther Olivarez AB '04
estherjuana@gmail.com 

Attendance Policy
Registration required
Accessibility
Non-step seating available

Who's Coming (41 + guests)

HECTOR ROCHA
’23
Harvard Business School
AI MANAGING DIRECTORACCENTURE
Delanie Almazan Anaya
’19
Harvard University Extension School
TeacherCenter for the Development of Talent
I currently work as a teacher for gifted students and have worked in educational projects to help students with special needs to have engaging experiences in art museums in Mexico City. I have two Bachelor, one in Psychology and the other one in Philosophy. Moreover, I have two masters, one in Museum Studies from Harvard University and a second one in Education from el Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Janine Bensouda
’25
Harvard University Extension School
DirectorESource
I work in human centered strategy, culture and organizational alignment. I ran my own boutique consulting firm in Dubai for 15 years and moved to Houston 6 years ago. I work as a Director in People-centered change at a consulting firm and also do a lot of volunteering to support leadership training for disenfranchised youth.
Jessica Finley
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Emergency VeterinarianVEG
Hello! I'm an ER veterinarian living in Clear Lake. I graduated with my ALM in May and am looking forward to meeting others in the Houston area. I love travel and sailing, and I'm also a fused glass artist.
Jamie Villanueva
’18
Harvard University Extension School
Business AnalystSalmon River Partners
Looking to pivot back into healthcare (with a preference on innovation.) Hoping to build longer term contacts in the Texas Medical Center area or PE-funded healthcare startups in behavioral tech, medtech or biotech.
Anil Saleem
’24
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Data AnalystKIPP Texas Public Schools
With over a decade of experience transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive measurable improvements in educational outcomes. My background spans international education policy work, municipal government data systems, and academic research, all focused on using evidence-based approaches to support student success. Most recently a Harvard Graduate School of Education graduate, I worked with Boston's Department of Innovation and Technology building predictive analytics frameworks and cross-departmental data systems. Recently joined KIPP Texas Public Schools , I will be supporting work streams including On-prem to Cloud and Tableau to Power BI Migration. I love exploring Houston's diverse food scene and trying to recreate his favorite dishes at home, with varying degrees of success. Always open to restaurant recommendations as he discovers what the city has to offer.
Grace Huang
’24
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
W. Bonham Magness, DDS Endowed Professor in Orthodontics & Predoctoral Orthodontics Program DirectorUTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Shehryar Siddiqui
’24
Harvard Business School
Ceo Resin8
Ankitha Taranatb
’24
Harvard Business School
Equity Analyst
Faisal Olanipekun
’25
Harvard Business School
Associate, Investment Valuation and AnalyticsPrimergy Solar
Javier Gomez Farias
’25
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Senior Research AssociateUTHealth Houston
Gabriela Rivero
’21
Harvard College
AttorneyGonzalez Olivieri LLC
Fallon Blossom
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Creative ManagerService Now
Bushra Hamid
’20
Harvard College
Andrew Almazan Anaya
’20
Harvard University Extension School
Academic DirectorCEDAT Center for the Development of Talent
I direct a gifted education program, hold degrees in Psychology, Medicine, and a masters from Harvard. My interests span education, intelligence and talent development. I aim to connect and share experiences with other graduates
Travis Fife
’21
Harvard Law School
AttorneyTexas civil rights project
Hina Musa
’22
Harvard Kennedy School
Nicole Nigri
’25
Harvard Law School
Trademark Law ClerkMunck Wilson Mandala
Faham Asghar
’16
Harvard University Extension School
Division ControllerEquipment Depot, a Mitsubishi Group Company
Gabriela Tantillo
’09
Harvard College
PhysicianMD Anderson Cancer Center
Austin Fuller
’21
Harvard College
Sruthi Anumula
’18
Harvard University Extension School
Francisco da Silva Esteves
’25
Harvard Law School
LawyerClifford Chance
Ayo Arowolo
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Instructional Designer Synthology
I am an Edtech innovator, Instructional Designer and Social Impact leader.
Jimmy Chalk
’18
Harvard Law School
PartnerKirkland & Ellis LLP
Dafne Almazan
’20
Harvard Graduate School of Education
DirectorCEDAT
I am Dafne Almazán Anaya, a Mexican psychologist who became the youngest person in the world to finish a college degree at the age of 13. My academic journey has been both unique and deeply meaningful: I earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s in Mathematics at Harvard, and later a PhD in Education. Each step has fueled my passion for learning and for creating spaces where intelligence and talent can flourish. From a young age, I was identified as gifted, and with the constant support of my family I learned that knowledge is not only a personal achievement, but also a responsibility to help others. That belief inspired me to co-found CEDAT USA, an institution dedicated to identifying and nurturing the talents of gifted children and youth. What drives me today is not only the pursuit of knowledge but the chance to inspire others to embrace their own potential. At this event, I want to connect with fellow Harvard alumni who share a vision of using education and innovation to create meaningful change. Together, I believe we can exchange ideas, build collaborations, and open new doors for the next generation of thinkers and leaders.
VIk Bakshi
’17
Harvard Business School
Vice President, OperationsQuanta Services, Inc.
Emily Prinsloo
’23
Harvard Business School
Assistant Professor of MarketingRice University
Artemio Mendoza
’25
Harvard University Extension School
CEOEnroute Systems
Brandon Sharp
’24
Harvard Law School
Patrick Margain
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Waqar Khan
’19
Harvard Business School
Director, GTMPalo Alto Networks
Ibraheem Abdulganeey
’25
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Education and development professional with 8+ years of experience in program coordination, training, and policy engagement. Demonstrated success designing and implementing inclusive, equity-centered learning programs. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, youth leadership development, and community-based interventions with a global perspective.
8 anonymous registrants prefer not to be listed.