Welcome to Your City: New York City

I am a junior architectural designer at SOM. My work revolves around adaptive reuse projects, academically and professionally. I enjoy learning languages and making accessories. I hope to meet like minded people!

Mpho Matsipa is an educator, researcher, and curator. She received her PhD in Architecture from UC Berkeley as a Fulbright Scholar. She has curated several exhibitions and discursive platforms, including the South Africa Pavilion at the 11th and an installation at the 14th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice Biennale (2008; 2021 respectively), African Mobilities at the Architecture Museum, Pinakothek der Modern in Munich (2018), and Studio-X Johannesburg, in South Africa. She has taught at Harvard GSD, the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, the Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation, Columbia University, and the Cooper Union. She has held a joint appointment as a fellow at WiSER and as a co-investigator on an Andrew Mellon research grant on Mobilities, Temporalities, and African Future Politics. Mpho was a Loeb Fellow (2022) at the Graduate School of Design, Harvard University, and a Chancellors Fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. She is currently a visiting assistant professor at GSAPP and an Associate Curator for the Lubumbashi Biennale 2024 (Democratic Republic of Congo)

I'm originally from Singapore, and am currently on my second gap year as a part of the Junior Deferral Program at HLS, where I'll matriculate next fall. Just moved to NYC with two Harvard roommates; I love reading and cooking/eating!

Reconnecting with the Harvard community with a recent move to New York and tech.

I am starting as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Toronto, but from New York. I got my PhD in astrophysics in May 2023 and looking forward to networking with fellow alumni in the area. Outside of research, I enjoy reading, board games, and nature outings.

Background: Grew up in Denver CO, Princeton Undergrad (Mechanical & Aersopace Engineering, Varsity Football), SpaceX Engineer, HBS MBA ‘23 Currently: Venture Capital investor @ Alley Corp investing in early stage hardware and robotics companies

Former professional ballet dancer with the Joffrey Ballet and Broadway performer in An American in Paris and Anastasia. Recent grad of the Extension School, and happy to connect as I move into Theater Development.

DEIB-focused recruitment and enrollment professional looking to expand my network and connect with others. Proud HGSE alumnus from the class of 2021. Interested in ed and tech.

Hi - my name is Kat Da Silva. I was born and raised in Newark, NJ. During my time at Harvard, I lived in Eliot House. After graduating from Harvard I primarily worked in Customer Success and Operations for education companies and start-ups. I worked for 6 years then decided to return to school. I recently graduated from Wharton with my MBA and will start with Bain & Co this fall. Outside of work, I love taking my dog on long walks, spending time at the gym, dancing, and reading.

Decarbonization through economic development Board Director - Harvard Alumni Disaster Preparedness and Response Teams SIG (led by Nermin Ahmad and David Battat)

Investor in renewables and energy transition

Background in real estate, private equity, venture capital. Startup founder interested in financial technology, quantitative finance, and data science. Interested in meeting like minded people, also tennis or ski enthusiasts.

I’m an architectural designer working for Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC in the New York City. I graduated this May and look forward to connecting with alumni in New York.

Architect & Furniture Designer

Develop and manage vacation rental properties and other short-term rental assets. Often found on a bike or in a ballet studio otherwise to unwind.

I work on digital innovation in international development. Arrived in NY in 2020 and never really got to meet new people here, now looking for communities outside immediate work to exchange different perspectives (and have fun!)

'21 Master of Architecture at Harvard GSD MBA Candidate at NYU Stern

part of a grassroots effort to build a brick-and-mortar LGBTQ+ library & community space in Boston; especially looking to connect with folks in the LGBTQ+ advocacy space

I am both doctoral student in Art and Art Education at Teachers College, Columbia University as well as Co-Founder and Executive Director of CT-based nonprofit art museum bus bridging inequities in education and arts access. Looking forward to connecting with like-minded individuals with a passion for addressing inequities in our education system and leveraging the too-often untapped potential of the arts for social change.

Also a second year MBA student at Wharton.

Claira Janover, class of 2021

I have over 20 years of experience at the intersections of business, design, sustainability, and technology, working to help businesses and organizations create engaging brand identities, communications, experiences, and strategies, in addition to insightful sustainable development and climate solutions. Initially trained as a STEM-based designer, governed by sustainability principles, and later as a business intelligence analyst, a former health care worker, and a Harvard-trained historian of science, technology, and medicine, I am a nuanced design and systems thinker, a creator, a facilitator, and a cross-functional problem solver. I am also an entrepreneur, having founded By Mnemosyne (est. 2013), Verte (est. 2005), and the former blog, The Green Doula (2008-2012).

Kelly Burton is an award-winning sustainability leader. Her consultancy helps companies operationalize sustainability and ESG in ways that are profitable and help recruit and retain the best talent. She is also the former Head of Sustainability and Social Impact for meal kit leader Blue Apron. Before joining Blue Apron in January 2022, Kelly served as the Chief Sustainability Officer of Material Exchange AB, a Swedish-based tech start-up co-developed by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association (FDRA). Passionate about sharing her knowledge with the next generation of leaders, she is an adjunct professor at the Extension and Summer Schools, and Parsons /The New School where she teaches topics related to CSR/ESG, Sustainability and the Design of Business.

I’m a Harvard College Class of 2023 graduate currently working in investment banking at Morgan Stanley. I’m interested in private equity and enjoy playing tennis.

I moved from corporate law to designing corporate well-being programs and teaching meditation. I am Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Divinity School and love meeting other alumni. Let's connect!

Recently moved to NYC after living in Boston for the last 7 years. Hoping to meet new friends in the City!

Interested in meeting Harvard alumni in the area

I've been in the teaching & learning world for over 15 years now, first starting out as a special education teacher in the Bronx. I now develop and train employees in a corporate setting. Outside of work, I am also a dog mom, a tennis player, an avid cook, a rock climber, and a musician!

Leading the transition to a carbon free economy and creating spaces for innovation to thrive. I hope to meet and learn from others who are making a difference.

Currently working in research at Bellevue hospital and hoping to apply for residency next year.

Career field: NGO/human rights/civil rights/academia

Singer-songwriter, actor-screenwriter, educator