Alumni Board Committees

Chair: Kathy Hutson MPP 2004
Vice Chair: Rod Miller MPP 2002
Secretary: Sahil Joshi MPA 2020
Members-at-Large: Duriya Farooqui MPA/ID 2001 and Corina Santangelo MPA 1999
This committee develops the strategic direction of the HKS Alumni Board, coordinates its activities, and oversees its operations. The committee serves as the alumni community’s primary liaison with the Kennedy School, stewards any necessary changes to the board’s constitution and bylaws, and maintains awareness of alumni fundraising activities while working to increase the amount and percentage of alumni financial support. The Executive Committee consists of the board chair, vice chair, secretary, and two members-at-large.

Chair: Ije Akunyili MPA/ID 2002
Members: Susan Davenport NSF 2021, Jakob Haesler MPA 1999, Sahil Joshi MPA 2020, Minah Kang MPP 1997, Dwiti Vikramaditya MC/MPA 2023, Alex Visher MC/MPA 2015
Fosters lifelong engagement and learning within the HKS alumni community. Designs and delivers programming to support alumni’s professional and personal development through webinars and other educational opportunities. Works to deepen relationships among alumni, students, and the School, strengthening the global network. Through these efforts, helps ensure that HKS alumni remain engaged and empowered at every stage.

Chair: Rod Miller MPP 2002
Members: Jaime Forero MC/MPA 2023, Khatuna Salukvadze MPA 2004, Alex Visher MC/MPA 2015
Identifies, develops and shares alumni achievements and profiles that inspire others and focus on alumni contributions that are representative of the School’s core mission and values. In addition, it will seek, select and present the annual Alumni Awards during Reunion Weekend. 

Co-Chairs: Charles Carithers MPP 2007 and David Grasso MPP 2009
Members: Yingjing Deng MC/MPA 2018, Woury Diallo MC/MPA 1992, Orondaam Otto MC/MPA 2022, Corina Santangelo MPA 1999
Integrate diverse, inclusive and belonging best practices for board committees and initiatives as well as support and build a formal alumni structure to identify and support underrepresented HKS students and alumni through pilot programs.  

Chairs: Duriya Farooqui MPA/ID 2001
Members: Judith Bunnell MPP 1984, Robert Manson MPA 2004, Roopal Thaker MPP 2003
Will facilitate the 2026 Alumni Board Elections in partnership with Alumni Relations. 

Current board members celebrating a reunion provide feedback on Reunion 2026 and develop programming for the Annual Alumni Meeting.