The Center for Public Leadership has a remarkable community of over 1,000 alumni.

Our alumni serve as leaders across various sectors, ranging from healthcare, education, and nonprofits to the private sector and government. Throughout their time at CPL and Harvard Kennedy School, graduates of our fellowship programs forge deep and enduring connections, forming lifetime bonds that extend well beyond their campus years.

Upcoming events:

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Virtual Workshop: Navigating Career Uncertainty

Virtual Workshop: Navigating Career Uncertainty

event Monday, May 5 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
place Virtual Event (Zoom)

Hosted and facilitated by the CPL Alumni Council and CPL, this event focuses on building resilience and adaptability in today's unpredictable job market. We'll dive into essential topics like transitioning between sectors, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, building a robust network, and maintaining emotional resilience during career changes.

Boston Alumni Reception

Boston Alumni Reception

event Friday, May 16 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
place The Painted Burro, 32 Church St., Cambridge, MA

Join us for a lunch reception on Friday, May 16, in Harvard Square. It's a perfect chance to reconnect with fellow alumni, meet CPL's new executive director, Matt Segneri, and kick off the HKS Alumni Reunion (May 16-18) before the official programming begins at 1:00 pm.

San Francisco Alumni Reception

San Francisco Alumni Reception

event Monday, June 9 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (PST)
place China Live, 644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA

Reconnect with fellow CPL alumni, expand your professional network, and meet CPL's new Executive Director, Matt Segneri. This gathering serves as a pre-reception ahead of the Dean's HKS On the Road alumni programming, which begins at 6pm PST just a short walk away. After the CPL reception, we'll head over together as a group to continue the evening of connection and conversation.

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Your experience at CPL is not limited to your time as a student. Keep your connection alive with CPL, HKS, and your fellow alumni!

If you have questions about getting involved as a CPL alumni, or would like to update your alumni contact information with CPL, please contact cpl_alumni@hks.harvard.edu.

The Alumni Council collaborates with CPL to create opportunities for alumni to connect, engage, and grow through ongoing networking and professional development.

Learn more about all the resources available to you as an HKS alumni, as well as information on HKS-wide alumni reunions and updates on your fellow alumni.

CPL would love to highlight the work our alumni are now doing out in the field. If you are interested in pitching your story to us for consideration in future material, please contact ctr_public_leadership@hks.harvard.edu.