Welcome to Your City: Washington, D.C.

Abi Orisamolu, MD is an attending radiation oncologist at UPMC. She has a particular interest in quality improvement and in clinical excellence within community medicine settings. In her free time, she enjoys comedy shows, visiting DC’s amazing museums, traveling, tennis, and biking. She hopes to use this event to connect with other oncology professionals and meet new people in the DC area.

Interested in using computer science for public service. Former HVL

Studied evolutionary biology and philosophy, researching emerging tech policy + innovation policy, care about community and well-being.

I’m a former political campaign manager turned social impact & private equity consultant. I specialize in cooperative conversions, venture capital, and emerging markets (particularly cannabis).

Duke PhD 2022 Excited to meet with other folks interested in education and technology policy, research workforce training and development, and innovation

This is Chowdhury Mahjaben. I am self independent and my unique thoughts are my passion.

I have spent the last 12 years working across three sectors: diplomacy in Africa and Europe, business media, and an e-commerce startup. As an MPA-ID graduate from HKS, I am exploring opportunities in international development, consulting, and investment strategy in DC area.

I'm the Founder & Financial Advisor of Renew Wealth Management, a registered investment advisory firm dedicated to helping military veterans, their families, and federal civil service employees. We specialize in tax, investment, estate and retirement planning. I'm also an Iraq war veteran and have been in the Army National Guard for 21 years. I'm currently assigned to the White House Military Office as an Operations Officer within the Executive Office of the President. I'd love to connect with fellow alumni in the area. Outside of work, I love to play golf, dance salsa, run and travel with 60+ countries visited. (My previous registration for the event was incomplete when submitted)

I used to do international environmental, human rights, and global development work. Then did Stanford business school and Yale Law School. Now, founder of a firm that advises large philanthropists and political donors interested in protecting U.S. democracy and defeating Trumpism. I'm into hiking, nature, the outdoors, meeting new people, meditation, yoga, community, belly laughs, and I make a mean smoothie!

I completed my PhD in Business Administration (Management) at HBS in MAY 2023, researching the dynamic nature of leader identity development (I was in residence from 2019-2022, and was a member of the HOTS a capella group). I am a 21-year active-duty Army officer, currently attending the Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Post-dissertation I have much more time to enjoy golf, running, and social outings with friends in PA, DC, and NYC, and am always down to travel!

I am a 30 year veteran of the Armed Forces/Marine Corps that is now transitioning to the civilian sector. Extensive background in logistics, operations, strategy development and execution and international relations/diplomacy. Lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. I enjoy traveling and learning new cultures, actively participating in sports, hiking, music and reading.

I've been working in the climate policy NGO space for 15 years.

At work, I help financial, healthcare and life sciences companies design and implement AI governance frameworks. Outside work, I love spending time in nature and going for long walks or bike rides with my wife and stubborn, long-haired Dachshund.

Hi! My name is Tracy, and I just graduated from Harvard this past May. I concentrated in Government and also pursued a secondary in Economics. I just moved to D.C. and am a 1L at Georgetown Law!

I manage education programs in partnership with funders, schools, EdTech companies, and non-profits serving students of color, focusing on improving access to critical funding and effectively managing resources.

I have recently moved to DC after graduating from HKS. I am looking forward to connecting with alumni here and would be particularly interested in talking to people in journalism / communications.

ADR and violence prevention specialist, currently a project manager at a tech consultancy dedicated to preventing online harms. HLS class of 2021. My beagle, my motorcycle, and board game nights take up most of my spare time.

US-China AI & semiconductor competition

I was a visiting PhD student in Havard Medical School from Nov. 2018 to Nov. 2019, and just moved from Seattle to DC area last month. I am applying for a postdoctoral fellowship from NIH and also working on applying a graduate program from Harvard University now.

Political strategist and former political fundraiser who has worked in Democratic politics the past 7 years. Graduate from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government Class of 2023.

Hello, I would like to make friends in the area and find a community. Career Interests: Law, Advocacy and Entrepreneurship Hobbies: Singing/Songwriting, Gardening and Ballroom Dancing Degrees: M.Ed. J.D., B.A

Dr. Michael Stepniak, the incoming Master and Head of College at Queen's College, University of Melbourne (starting January 2025), currently serves as the Executive Dean for Creativity and the Arts at Shenandoah University, where he has led transformative initiatives, recruited facutly and student mischief makers, and elevated Shenandoah Conservatory’s international standing, all while securing millions in funding and expanding global partnerships. A thought leader in arts education, he has published widely on leadership in higher education music training, shaping key conversations in the field. An accomplished chamber musician, Dr. Stepniak has performed and recorded internationally, blending his artistic expertise with his academic roles. He is also a respected author, celebrated for his insights on the interplay between leadership and education.

Master’s in Information Systems Management in 2009. Looking to meet other alumnis and exchange ideas.

I am a postdoc associate at Yale School of Public Health. My research and career interests are psychiatry, mental health, and social epidemiology. I obtained my MD from National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan. I came to Harvard for my MPH and PhD in social epidemiology. I hope to connect with alumni, especially those in the mental health field.

I work with the Strategic Data Project which supports the use of data and research in supporting evidence-based programing and decision making in educational organizations and agencies. My role is to support the evaluation of events and training to the fellows, support in the development and implementation of educational experiences and capacity development for workers in educational agencies, schools and universities. Finally, I support in creating online courses to support the capacity development for the fellows and participants. Before starting my studies in HGSE, I worked in the design and implementation of civic education, teacher professional, refugee integration, youth empowerment and online learning projects, mainly targeting youth and families in public universities and schools, community-based organizations and refugee communities in Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia and across the MENA region. I received my master’s degree in Comparative Middle East Politics and Societies (CMEPS) from the American University in Cairo (AUC) and Tübingen University in Germany, and my Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from Cairo University, Egypt.

Harry Wang is a recent graduate of the MPA in International Development program at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. At HKS, Harry worked with Professor Carmen Reinhart to analyze the impact of China’s investment on industrial policies in East Africa. Prior to Harvard, Harry has worked in Rwanda, Kenya and Ghana and served as an officer at United Nations in Beijing focusing on negotiations with Chinese government on South-south cooperation in Africa. Harry also holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and data science from New York University and a master’s in management from Schwarzman College of Tsinghua University. Harry is from Chengdu, China and a big fan of science fiction, music and traveling.

I’m a technologist who just moved from CA to DC to advise the federal government on AI usage.

Eliazar serves as counsel to Senator Laphonza Butler on the Senate Judiciary Committee. His portfolio includes Criminal Justice, Antitrust, and Technology. Prior to the Senate, Eliazar served as counsel to Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Pramila Jayapal, and was an Associate at Skadden LLP.

I work in the fields of humanitarian assistance and international development, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, and am a licensed social worker. I'd love to connect with others in these fields or with interests in development and humanitarian assistance!

Andrea is the founder & CEO of Health Finance Institute and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University who brings passion and ambition to her work in global health policy, financing, and governance. Outside of her work in healthcare, Andrea is trained as a ballet dancer and holds an international teaching certificate in classical ballet. Andrea writes and speaks publicly in order to close the knowledge and implementation gap when it comes to global healthcare, especially related to non communicable diseases. She has published reports and papers for Health Policy, the WHO Bulletin, the CUGH Global Health Project of the Year, the Center for Global Development, and WEF/Harvard. Andrea is recognized as the innovator of the Evidenced Formal Coverage Index metric for universal healthcare coverage. A native of Austria, Andrea received her Ph.D. in global health from Harvard University, her MPH and BSc (First Class Honors) with a full scholarship from Simon Fraser University in Canada, and her IB from Red Cross Nordic United World College in Norway. When she is not speaking, dancing, or traveling, Andrea enjoys playing the piano, skiing, and spending time with her son at their home in Washington, D.C. Specialties: global health policy, health financing, international relations

Co-founder of NewU University, the first 3-year Bachelor’s degree university in the US. Sustainability and analytics professor. Expert at International Monetary Fund.

Recently moved from Des Moines, Iowa to Washington

I am dedicated to empowering students of color and underrepresented communities. I work in both state and federal external affairs, government relations, policy, and research. I am an education equity advocate with a track record of driving progressive change on multiple civil rights issues. I split my time between Washington DC and California. I look forward to meeting alumni in the DMV area.

A policy enthusiast and non-profit founder with extensive experience in grassroots politics in India.

I am an early childhood (ECD) researcher and policy maker who has worked both internationally and domestically on designing and evaluating ECD interventions. I recently completed a PhD in Public Health at the University of Cambridge where I evaluated behavioral parenting interventions designed to optimize children’s socioemotional and cognitive outcomes. I am most interested in how government-funded preventative education services/public programs for parents and young children can be more effectively designed and implemented.

Health IT, EMRs, AI, and everything in between!

I deliver insights to educational organizations by analyzing post-secondary enrollment data. My hobbies include reading, triathlons, and making fresh pasta!

Economist from Colombia and MPA/ID ‘22, recently arrived from Cambridge. Worked for 3 years with Prof. Hausmann at the Growth Lab and looking to pursue career opportunities in multilaterals. Outside of work: enjoy hiking, running and sculling. Looking forward to meeting other HKS and Harvard alumni in DC.

Husband and I just moved to DC one year ago. For work I’m the CEO of a private equity backed cybersecurity training company. Mom to many house plants, a 3 year old dog, and an incredible 2 year old kid.

I'm the author of the forthcoming book Meet Me at the Library. I'm a lover of all things library, nature, and arts.

I’m a ‘22 graduate of Harvard Law School. I currently work as an infrastructure debt finance attorney at Kirkland & Ellis’s Washington, DC office. I recently moved to DC after spending almost two years in Houston, TX.

I work in trade enforcement and facilitation at Custom and Border Protection’s Office of Trade. I am originally from San Antonio but have been living in DC for six years.

I serve as an attorney at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law I also teach a course on "Civil Rights Litigation" at Howard Law School.

Impact investing and international relations professional

Recently transitioned out of the Marine Corps and now work at Anduril Industries. I attended AMP 203 and am excited to finally attend an alumni event.