Graduate Commons Program Team

Professor Grace La & James Dallman

With deep Harvard roots, both Professor Grace La and James Dallman received their professional degrees in architecture from GSD and are excited to mentor and support residents in the Graduate Commons community. “James and I are delighted to join the distinctive GCP program, which enables us to contribute to the intellectual life at Harvard in new and expansive ways. We look forward to collaboration across the university,” said La.

La and Dallman are also principals and co-founders of La Dallman Architects, an internationally-recognized firm integrating architecture, engineering, and landscape. The firm’s work has been exhibited widely, including at the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Danish Architecture Center, and the Roca London Gallery. They have been awarded numerous professional honors, including the prestigious Progressive Architecture Award, for which their work is featured on the March 2021 cover of Architect, the journal of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

In addition to their Harvard teaching and collaborative design practice, the couple has a variety of interests they hope to share with HUH residents. La enjoys travel, furniture and textile design, and gardening. Additionally, she hosts Talking Practice, a niche podcast with a devoted following of nearly 75,000 downloads. Dallman enjoys drawing and is an avid outdoorsman who hikes, camps, and has portaged throughout the upper Great Lakes and the Canadian Boundary Waters. They will be joined in residence by their two sons and look forward to creating deeper connections with the Harvard community.

Professor Vinny Manoharan & Michelle Carter

Vinothan (Vinny) Manoharan is the Wagner Family Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor of Physics and the Area Chair of Applied Physics at Harvard’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding how systems containing many particles suspended in a liquid—such as nanoparticles, proteins, or cells—organize themselves into ordered structures like crystals, viruses, and even living tissues. His lab uses optical microscopy and holography to watch these systems self-assemble in real-time. The goal is to discover new, general physical principles that underlie complex systems and to apply these principles to practical problems in materials science, nanotechnology, and medicine. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2004 and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania before arriving at Harvard in 2005. In his spare time, Vinny enjoys volleyball, cooking, and sleeping, though rarely all at the same time.

Michelle Carter, a practicing painter, is Assistant Professor and Chair of the Art and Design Program at Northern Essex Community College, where she teaches drawing, painting, and design foundations. She has a BA in History from Vassar College and an MFA in Painting and Printmaking from the Massachusetts College of Art. Michelle has exhibited her own work across New England and has a strong interest in community building, both in and out of the classroom.

Professor Todd Rogers and Sara Dadkhah

Professor Rogers is a professor of public policy and behavior scientist at the Harvard Kennedy School focused on work that supports student success and attendance, strengthens democracy, and improves communication.

He received both his master’s degree (GSAS) and Ph.D. from Harvard (HBS/GSAS) and has started two outside social enterprises.

Dadkhah, the child of Iranian immigrants, is an alum of the HKS Mid-Career Master’s in Public Administration Program and consults with the International Rescue Committee’s refugee resettlement operations in the United States.

Having three Harvard graduate degrees between them, Rogers and Dadkhah are very familiar with the Harvard graduate student experience, “We know that graduate school here can sometimes be socially isolating, especially for students and families from outside the US. We want to cultivate a community where everyone feels invited and accepted by sharing our interests and expertise with them.”

Outside of work, Dadkhah is an animal lover who volunteers at a local shelter, while Rogers saves his Sundays to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles, the NFL team he states, “will win the Super Bowl next year.” Their family, which also includes two children, Fletcher and Caroline, will begin working with the Graduate Commons Program in early fall 2023. “We want to use our new roles as faculty directors to cultivate and support the connection people are craving right now.”

Professors Kathleen McGinn & Jeff Polzer

Kathleen McGinn is a professor of business administration whose research and teaching explore negotiation, gender, work and family, and how relationships shape outcomes in organizations and communities. Jeff Polzer, also a professor of business administration, studies collaboration, networks, and how people work together effectively in teams and organizations.

Both bring longstanding commitments to mentoring students and to building inclusive environments in which diverse perspectives are valued.

For McGinn and Polzer, the Graduate Commons Program brings together several longstanding passions. “Two of our favorite activities come together in the Graduate Commons Program,” they said. “First, interacting with graduate students is one of the best parts of our job. Second, we enjoy and value spending time together with colleagues, friends, and family. Over the past few years, we’ve enjoyed participating in activities hosted by the Graduate Commons Program and felt compelled to get more involved.”

Community has been a throughline in their personal and professional lives. Both of them come from big families that remain central in their lives, but they’ve been far away from them (in Seattle and Wisconsin) during their 30 years at Harvard, so they’ve developed a set of deep friendships here in Boston. Kathleen’s been part of volunteer communities for most of her life and Jeff has always been involved in sports.

Lisa Valela

Lisa started her career at Harvard at the Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study before transitioning to Harvard Housing in 2008. She is currently the Director of the Graduate Commons Program at Harvard University Housing. In this role, Lisa is responsible for community building and co-curricular programming in all HUH properties, overseeing the talented professional team and their nearly 400 events each year. Lisa co-facilitates the Harvard Graduate Student Affairs Circle and is on the Advisory Board for the Harvard Graduate Council, a One Harvard student group focused on supporting and unifying graduate and professional students across campus. 

Lisa previously spent 5 years as a management consultant at Accenture, working for clients such as NYU, the University of Chicago, and The Ohio State University, before returning to graduate school to begin her career in Student Life. 

Lisa has a BA in Political Science and an MA in Education. She loves to explore New England, attends yoga classes when she can, and is a fan of the local live music scene. She also loves to talk about her three nieces and her hometown of Chicago.

Veronica Dea Santana

Veronica began her time at Harvard by earning an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE). She joined the Graduate Commons Program as Associate Director after previously serving as Assistant Director for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Before her time at Harvard, Veronica obtained her undergraduate degree in Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and upon graduating served two years in AmeriCorps VISTA* managing her alma mater’s school partnerships and service learning opportunities. In her academic and professional work, she is passionate about fostering intentional spaces for personal development, community building, and holistic wellbeing.

Veronica enjoys talking with friends and family around a fire, traveling with her partner (to then eat many a thing), and having one-sided conversations with her orange tabby (Fiddle aka Moo) about his level of cuteness (consistently topping the charts).

Andrea Normoyle

Andrea earned a B.A. in History from Loyola University Chicago and a J.D. from the University of Illinois. She was a practicing attorney in Illinois specializing in Family Law and much of her legal career focused on issues surrounding intimate partner violence in under- resourced and marginalized communities. In her role as Family Program Manager, Andrea is eager to introduce new and current families who live in Graduate Housing to everything the Graduate Commons Programs has to offer!

When she is not working, Andrea loves to spend time with her husband and two daughters, Ava and Charlotte. Aside from her professional role with the Graduate Commons Program, Andrea and her family have been long time residents of Harvard Graduate Housing.  

Maia Paterno

Maia earned her B.B.A in Music Business and Management from Belmont University and her Master of Science in Leadership in Higher Education at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Her background is in Residence Life where she fell in love with supporting students on their educational journeys and creating spaces for them to explore their authentic identities. 

Outside of her work, Maia enjoys paddleboarding, baking, trying new foods with her partner Andrew, and spoiling their cat, Neve, who is the loveliest little lady! She is looking forward to connecting with students and welcoming others into the Harvard community.

Thalia Peña

Thalia earned a B.A. in Communication & English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Higher Education from Boston College. She has experience working in both multicultural affairs and student events, as well as college access and financial aid. She is focused on creating a holistic and thriving experience for our resident population. Through her work, Thalia provides students with new opportunities and tools to excel in their current program and beyond.

Thalia loves all things pop-culture related, trying new dishes with friends, and is an obsessive reader. She is excited to connect with the students at Harvard and build community and long-lasting connections.

Madelyn Strike

Madelyn received her B.A. in Human Services from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She previously worked at Roxbury Community College, and has worked in Residential Life, Study Abroad, and Accessibility Services. Madelyn enjoys working with students to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and well supported. When she’s not working, Madelyn loves to hang out with her Chihuahua-Pug mix, Harley.

Eliot Vande Velde

Eliot earned his B.S. in History from SUNY Brockport. With experience in Residence Life and First Year Experience, Eliot focuses his time on making sure students feel seen and welcomed on campus. His passion for Student Affairs comes from building connections with students and helping them when they need support. When he is not working,  Eliot is exploring nature or hanging out with friends/family. 

Merriah Croston

Hometown: Xenia, Ohio

Harvard Affiliation: I'm a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where my work focuses on health information ecologies and their impact. I was drawn to Harvard by the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and be part of a vibrant intellectual community.

Interests: I enjoy exploring Boston’s art scene and green spaces, trying new cafés, and sharing food and conversation with friends and colleagues.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I’m excited to work with fellow CAs to make Harvard feel smaller, kinder, and more connected. Being a CA is a meaningful way for me to deepen my own roots here while helping others do the same.

Helen Zhou & Ryan McMahon

Name: Helen Zhou

Hometown: Appleton, WI

Harvard Affiliation: I am a sociology PhD student in GSAS

Interests: Hiking, bouldering, birding, music (I have a small vinyl collection), photography, the Baltimore Ravens

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I’m always looking for new ways to build community and have really enjoyed engaging with GCP as an HUH resident. As a CA, I hope to contribute even more by helping other residents feel welcome and supporting them in building new connections.

Name: Ryan McMahon

Hometown: Algonquin, IL

Interests: Rock climbing, backpacking/hiking, watching Chicago sports teams (da Bears), reading

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I’ve appreciated GCP events as someone who recently moved to the area. These events have introduced me to new people, helped me learn new things, and overall helped me feel more connected to the GCP and wider community. I hope to continue to provide these experiences as a CA so new and returning residents feel welcomed in the their communities and have something to look forward to outside of school/work.
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Deva

Hometown: Thanjavur, India
 

Harvard Affiliation: Student at the MPA program in Harvard Kennedy School
 

Interests: Dancing, Photography, Philosophy books
 

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I desire to create a warm and inclusive space where students can connect and feel a sense of belonging at Harvard by experience - sharing cultures and perspectives, and appreciating differences across cultures, countries and continents.

Dafna Bearson

Harvard Affiliation: Doctoral candidate at Harvard University

Hometown: Berkeley, California

Interests:  I enjoy nature, board games, and exploring new places through food!

Why I want to support the GCP Community: To build connections across the university and host events that bring the community together.

Emma Chen

Hometown: Guangzhou, China

Harvard Affiliation: I'm a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at the School Of Engineering And Applied Sciences.

Interests: Drawing, Argentine tango

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I've attended many GCP events, made great friends and memories along the way. Now I want to help bring that same joy to others, making people feel welcome and connected. Let's have fun!

Fides Schwartz

Harvard Affiliation: Harvard Medical School

Hometown: Duesseldorf, Germany

Interests: Beekeeping, penguin wellbeing monitoring, creative arts (choir, ceramics, knitting).

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I benefitted hugely from the welcoming GCP community when I first moved to Cambridge from Durham, NC three years ago and I want to give back as much as I can.

Alicia Golden

Harvard Affiliation: PhD Candidate in Computer Science

Interests: running along the Charles river, traveling, exploring Boston/Cambridge!

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I’m excited to help foster community and create a vibrant, welcoming home within Harvard.

Mila Goncharenko

Hometown: Originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, currently live in Boston.

Harvard Affiliation: I am a Senior Program Manager at Harvard Business School Executive Education, where I lead program delivery and operations for a portfolio of executive education programs serving senior leaders from around the world.

Interests: I enjoy museums, psychology, travelling, and spending time with my son and friends.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I value meaningful connection, inclusion, and creating spaces where people feel welcomed and supported.

Brooke Huisman

Hometown: Clarkston, Michigan

Harvard Affiliation: I am a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School.

Interests: I enjoy playing volleyball, hiking, and traveling.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: The GCP Community is composed of talented, curious, friendly individuals, and I am excited to serve as a community advisor to foster opportunities for learning, connection, and community.

Sydney Moak

Hometown: Brookhaven, Mississippi 

Harvard Affiliation: I am a scientist and lab manager in the department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the TH Chan School of Public Health. Our research focuses on vaccine development towards pandemic preparedness. 
 

Interests: In my spare time I love exploring all things Boston, traveling, working as part of the game day event operations team for the Boston Red Sox , and teaching tennis lessons to graduate students at Harvard Business school. 

Why I want to support the GCP Community: As a 4th year community advisor, I love supporting our amazing fellow residents and GCP family. I want to help make Harvard feel like home for all of our amazing students and staff that work and live here within Harvard housing and build a strong community of friends here in Boston! 

Colin Henderson-Pimentel & Ela Henderson-Pimentel

Name: Ela Henderson-Pimentel

Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Harvard Affiliation: My husband Colin works for the university, but I am the official Harvard tour guide of the family.

Interests: Art, crafting, photography, exploring, hiking, journaling, sushi, coffee, music, dancing, roller coasters, our dog Domino, and going to the beach

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I am passionate about making people feel comfortable and at home at Harvard. I love meeting new people and bringing people together to learn, explore, and create new experiences.

Name: Colin Henderson-Pimentel

Hometown: Milton, MA

Harvard Affiliation: Program Coordinator of the Harvard Committee on General Scholarships

Interests: Sports, music, trying new foods, Star Wars, Lego, going to the beach, community enrichment, Domino (both our dog and the game), and my wife Ela.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I am passionate about community building at Harvard. I truly believe it takes a village for individual success, and I am eager to help bring people together to learn, grow, and build on a community that has done so much for me.

Artemis Huang

Hometown: Tainan, Taiwan

Harvard Affiliation: I am a Public Policy student at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Interests: Watching Korean dramas, playing Werewolf, listening to music, and learning new things!

Why I want to support the GCP Community: GCP has been a big part of my experience at Harvard. Through GCP events, I’ve met some of my closest friends and built connections with neighbors I wouldn’t have otherwise met in my academic life. Those experiences turned where I live into a real community. I want to support GCP because I’ve seen how meaningful those moments can be, and I’d love to help create welcoming, engaging spaces where residents can connect, learn from one another, and feel at home.

Yoojung Lee

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

Harvard Affiliation: PhD student in Sociology

Interests: I love being a serial hobbyist, with some of my most frequent hobbies including baking, crocheting, pilates, watercolor painting, dancing, and hiking. If you ever need a plus-one for pretty much any activity, I’m usually in!

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I believe community is not just about being together, but about the small ways people show care for and attention to one another. I would love to help build that kind of village for GCP.
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Clare Xie

Harvard Affiliation: Ph.D. student in SEAS

Hometown: Singapore

Interests: Trying out new recipes/food, walking/biking/running around Charles River, and exploring the outdoor and farms!

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I am excited to engage with the diverse members of the GCP community, exchange ideas, and foster a sense of belonging that enhances both academic and personal growth.

Udbhav Rathore

Hometown: Jaipur, India 

Harvard Affiliation: I am a second year Master's student at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), pursuing the economics-centered Masters program - MPA/ID.

Interests: playing tennis and chess. I am also an avid wildlife photographer and I frequent jungles of India to click tiger portraits.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I value spaces that foster meaningful connections across diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Having transitioned from public service in India to an academic environment at Harvard, I understand the importance of community in navigating new spaces. I hope to contribute by helping build an inclusive, supportive environment where members can learn from one another and grow together.

Ramsés Martínez

Hometown: Mexico

Harvard Affiliation/What brings you to Harvard: I work full-time as a mechanical engineer at the Wyss Institute, where I focus on research and biosensor fabrication. Alongside my time in the lab, I am also pursuing a degree in Data Science.

Interests: Exploring the outdoors through hiking and camping, biking around the city, reading non-fiction, Chess and playing the guitar and a bit of drums.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: Moving into a new environment can be intimidating, and the GCP was instrumental in helping me feel anchored and integrated when I first arrived. I want to give back by creating intentional, low-pressure spaces, whether through a weekend group hike or a casual workshop, where residents can step out of their academic or lab isolation, break the ice over shared experiences, and truly connect as neighbors!

Nené Palomo

Hometown: El Salvador

Harvard Affiliation: I am a first-year PhD student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I previously completed my master’s in Education Policy at HGSE, and I also work as Assistant Director at the Education Lab for Latin America (ELLA) at the same school.

Interests: I love food (I run a food Instagram account), running, traveling, reading novels, and spending time with friends, especially hosting them.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: Some of my best memories during my master’s at HGSE were at GCP events, they were fun and such a good break from my daily routine. I would love to give back to the community by helping create great experiences for others.

Alisha LaBuda

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ

Harvard Affiliation: Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Interests: Fencing, ice skating, and a perpetual quest for the perfect taco.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I believe that personal growth thrives in a home-away-from-home environment. I am dedicated to fostering a supportive community and helping you navigate your transition to Boston and the Longwood campus.

Lucy Zhao

Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ

Harvard Affiliation: I am a third-year MD student in the Pathways program!

Interests: Reading, writing, cooking, solving puzzles

Why I want to support the GCP Community: Vanderbilt has become a home away from home for me, and it is a privilege to support my residents’ journeys in building their own home here as well. I was a Vanderbilt RA last year, and seeing the community here flourish was such an exciting and special experience. I can’t wait to witness the 2026-2027 community take on its own character this academic year!

Nour Aboelez

Hometown: Eugene, Oregon

Harvard Affiliation: I'm a dental student entering my fourth and final year at HSDM

Interests: I love reading, going on long walks, and watching Turkish dramas

Why I want to support the GCP Community: As I enter my fourth year, I'm incredibly grateful for the community I've found here in Vanderbilt Hall. Graduate school can be challenging, and I know my experience wouldn't have been the same without the love and support of the people around me. I'm so grateful that I get to spend my final year giving back and being a source of that same love and support for the Vandy community.

Kaiz Esmail

Hometown: Seattle

Harvard Affiliation: Pathways MD Harvard Medical School, Class of 2027

Interests: Music, coffee and tea, and trying new restaurants.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: Community makes everything better. We lean on each other for support, and I want to help build that same sense of connection for others in the program. 

Angela Zou

Hometown: San Diego, CA
 

Harvard Affiliation: I am a student in the MD-PhD Program at Harvard.
 

Interests: running, exploring Boston by foot, hiking, and embroidery
 

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I am excited to help create a sense of home and belonging for all GCP residents. I am especially excited to help foster connections between residents across different Harvard programs and schools.

Darlene Fung

Hometown: Edison, NJ

Harvard Affiliation: I am a second-year medical student at HMS.

Interests: Cooking & sharing meals with friends, swimming, coffee shops, staying active and exploring the outdoors

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I loved living in Vandy during my first year of medical school, particularly for its welcoming and diverse community. This experience has made me so excited to return as a Community Advisor and continue fostering an environment that feels supportive and warm to all!

Evie Geier

Hometown: Carmel, IN

Harvard Affiliation: I am a dental student at HSDM.

Interests: Cooking, traveling, watching shows, trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I love fostering environments where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected to those around them. Living in Vanderbilt Hall has shown me how meaningful small interactions and big events can be during the demands of graduate school, and I am excited to help create that experience for others.

Saaim Khan

Hometown: Troy, MI
 

Harvard Affiliation: MD Candidate in the Pathways Program at HMS.
 

Interests: Watching + playing hockey/golf, cooking, long walks around Boston, and exploring new food spots around town!
 

Why I want to support the GCP community: One of the things I value most is creating spaces where people feel comfortable connecting with each other casually - whether that’s through a small study break, a shared meal, or just conversations in common spaces after a long day. Grad school can be intense and isolating at times, and I want to help foster a community that feels like home.

Siyan Lin

Hometown: Fuzhou, Fujian, China
 

Harvard Affiliation: Graduate student in HSPH's department of biostatistics
 

Interests: Going to concerts, iced coffee, horror movies, hiking, taking the commuter rail to go on day trips in MA towns
 

Why I want to support the GCP Community: it feels like a natural extension of my commitment to mentorship, community building, and academic support, which have benefited me in the past a lot. I am also excited to see what events others CAs and I can come up with to make every resident feels not just welcomed, but supported and excited enough to make the most of their time here.

Waverly Shi

Hometown: Boston, MA

Harvard Affiliation: Graduate student in Epidemiology

Interests: I enjoy painting, playing the violin, cooking, and reading.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I enjoy helping people feel welcomed and connected. I’m excited to contribute to the GCP community and help others find a home away from home, build friendships, and feel supported.

Yidan Liang

Harvard affiliation: Graduate student at HGSE

From: China

Interests: Exploring delicious food and traveling all over the world

Why I want to support GCP families: We have enjoyed many fun and interesting activities from GCP over the years. I would love to contribute to GCP activities and get to know different stories from our Harvard neighbors with diverse backgrounds. In addition, I want to help new neighbor families feel welcome and connected to the community.

Jose Manuel Silva

Hometown: Originally from Chile; I have also lived in Belgium, Poland, Japan, Russia, and France.

Harvard Affiliation: I moved to Cambridge to support my wife during her time at Harvard. I am the Playroom Manager for the GCP, where I help manage the space for our youngest residents.

Interests: I like cooking and especially enjoy learning new culinary techniques. When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy watching movies and exploring the local area with my boys on our electric bike.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: Having lived in many different countries, I understand the challenges and rewards of moving to a new place. I want to use my international background to help families feel welcome and to ensure the playroom is a space where both parents and children can build meaningful connections.

João Sátiro Coelho & Mariana Sátiro Coelho

Name: João Sátiro Coelho

Hometown: Lisbon, Portugal

Harvard Affiliation: I'm an MBA student at Harvard Business School, Class of 2027.

Interests: Cooking with my family, playing with my daughter, writing, architecture

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I want to support the GCP Community because I know how meaningful it can be to find a sense of home in a new place. Having lived, studied, and worked across different countries and fields, I value communities that make transition easier and help people build genuine relationships. I hope to help create opportunities for residents to connect, learn from one another, and feel that they belong at Harvard.

Name: Mariana Sátiro Coelho

Hometown: Lisbon, Portugal

Harvard Affiliation: I'm a partner of an MBA student at Harvard Business School, Class of 2027.

Interests: Spending time with my daughter, crochet, reading, getting some sun, playing tennis

Why I want to support the GCP Community: I want to support the GCP Community because I believe strong communities help people feel grounded, especially during times of change. As a pediatrician, I have seen how much trust, kindness, and presence can shape someone’s experience. I hope to contribute by helping residents and families feel welcomed, supported, and connected during their time at Harvard.

Inae Kim

Hometown: South Korea

Harvard affiliation: I am pursuing a Master in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School.

Interests: Family travel, exploring hidden gems around Cambridge and Boston with my children, museum days, beautiful spaces, music, nature, books, and new experiences.

Why I want to support the GCP Community: GCP has given my family many meaningful memories and firsts, from enjoying an outdoor performance of Macbeth on the lawn to discovering the joy of apple cider donuts during apple picking and watching my children try golf for the first time. These small moments became warm memories for our family and helped us feel connected and welcomed. As a parent who has experienced starting fresh in a new place, I would love to contribute to warm and accessible family programming that helps children, parents, and caregivers connect naturally, share joyful moments, and build a sense of belonging.

Jamie Parry

Hometown: Mesa, AZ

Harvard Affiliation: My husband, Jeremy, is a J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School.

Interests: trail running, reading, refinishing furniture, buying adorable outfits for my baby, cleaning the apartment until it shines like the top of the Chrysler Building.