The Alumni Board is made up of several working committees which  focus on engagement, connections, celebration and recognition, Board governance, and communications .

Read more for a description of the current Board committees as well as which members currently serve on each. 

Executive Committee
Chair: Kathy Hutson
Vice Chair: Rod Miller
Secretary: Sahil Joshi
Members-at-Large: Duriya Farooqui and Alexandra Visher
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.

Continuing Education Committee
Focused on building programming specific to alumni career and recreational interests and provide education rooted in HKS in these areas. 
Members: Corina Santangelo (chair), Ije Akunyili, Woury Diallo, Minah Kang, and Bob Manson

Connections and Mentoring Committee
Strengthens connections with HKS alumni and students. Building upon 2021 Student-Alumni Networking pilot, this committee will identify pathways for lifelong alumni engagement and leadership development and support talent sourcing year-round.  
Members: Judith Bunnell (chair), Susan Davenport, Yingjing Deng, Jakob Haesler, and Dwiti Vikramaditya

Recognition and Communications Committee
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. 
Members: Jaime Forero (chair), Kathy Hutson, Sahil Joshi, Orondaam Otto, and Khatuna Salukvadze

Diversity and Enrollment Committee
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.  
Members: David Grasso (chair), Charles Carithers, Duriya Farooqui, Rod Miller, and Corina Santangelo

Reunion and Annual Meeting
Current board members celebrating a reunion provide feedback on Reunion 2025 and develop programming for the Annual Alumni Meeting.  
Members: Sahil Joshi and Alex Visher

Nominating Committee (every other year)
Will help to facilitate the 2026 Alumni Board Elections in partnership with Alumni Relations. Next committee will be active in 2025-2026.