Harvard Alumni for Global Development

Join us for an honest, informal conversation designed to help you process the impact, connect with others going through similar experiences, and explore practical steps forward.

Justin Hansford is a Howard University School of Law Professor of Law and Executive Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center.

All Harvard alumni from across Schools and around the globe are invited to join us for our annual HAGD meetup at the Harvard Alumni Day celebration!

Founder and CEO of Empower, Mr. Joshua Sear, will join Harvard Alumni for Global Development to engage in a conversation about the challenges and solutions anticipated in ridesharing and economic empowerment. He will also offer advice for a successful car

Connect with fellow Harvard alumni at our Boston happy hour at Noir Bar inside The Charles Hotel.

Ms. Miller will join Harvard Alumni for Global Development to engage in a conversation about U.S. national security and global leadership through research, education, and engagement. She will also offer advice for a successful career in national security.

HAGD will serve as a SIG Ambassador for this year’s Global Networking Night!

Mr. Rosen will join Harvard Alumni for Global Development to engage in a conversation about US-China relations and Asian commercial dynamics.

Connect with fellow Harvard alumni at our first networking event of 2025. Learn more about Harvard Alumni for Global Development, meet its leadership team, and get involved.

Ms. Jackson will join Harvard Alumni for Global Development to engage in a conversation about challenges and solutions anticipated in U.S. public policy over the next decade. She will also offer advice for a successful career in law and government.

Expand your connections and share ideas with climate and environmental enthusiasts. Meet professionals from diverse industries, exchange insights, and spark collaborations in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

The HAGD Showcase is your chance to connect with like-minded Harvard alumni who share your passions and interests.

Mark Elliott is the president of Mastercard’s Africa division. He leads the team that expands payments, extends services, and embraces new networks across the region, and is responsible for the division's overall performance, strategic direction, and br

It’s coming: the 140th edition of the Harvard-Yale Game will be on Saturday, November 23rd.

Calling all Washington, D.C.-based Harvard alumni!

The Harvard Alumni for Global Development, in partnership with the Harvard Club of Washington, D.C., invites all alumni for a fun networking event over drinks.

All members of the Harvard Alumni for Global Development community are invited to join us in partnership with the Harvard Alumni Association for a day in celebration of Harvard's vibrant, global alumni community!

We are pleased to be hosting Global Networking Night for the 3rd year in a row!

Speakers Bureau provides Harvard alumni communities the opportunity to connect to the intellectual riches of the University through faculty speakers.

Join us for a conversation with some of the world's leading winemakers, sommeliers and connoisseurs to explore how vineyards and companies are impacting social responsibility in the wine industry.

Ambassador Imane Ouaadil will join Harvard Alumni for Global Development in partnership with G-10O MAC Ghana for a discussion on how diplomats safeguard their host country's interests.

Join the Harvard Alumni for Global Development as we provide a lens to explore roadmaps aimed at tackling climate change to spur sustainable development.

A world-leading gender advocate, Dr. Elise Stephenson serves as Deputy Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at the Australian National University.

A renowned United Nations senior diplomat, Mr. Abani, offers insights into the current state-of-play, recent developments of the UN in Ghana, and more broadly, across the African continent.        

Join Harvard Alumni for Global Development in partnership with Harvard W3D: Women in Defense, Diplomacy and Development for a fireside chat with Amb. Jeff Bleich, the 24th U.S. Ambassador to Australia.

On July 19, 2023, Harvard Alumni for Global Development (HAGD) will host two events related to mental health.

We can't wait to have you join us this year to celebrate our global alumni community!

Join HAGD and HAAH for a conversation with Professor Fernando Reimers who will describe the work of the Global Education Innovation Initiative.

The objective of this webinar is to provide diverse insights on the opportunities and challenges of enhancing transatlantic relations through the participation of multiple experts.

Join HAGD in a fireside chat with the President of the United Nations Association of the USA, San Francisco Chapter, Mary Steiner.

Join HAGD in a session that will focus on Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s role in the Asia-Pacific’s sustainable development industry

Join us as two experienced World Bank Country Managers working in FCV countries in Africa to discuss their experiences and the outlook for FCV countries in the coming years.

Join us as Prof. Daniel Li Chen, the Lead Principal Investigator for the DE JURE Program at the World Bank, discusses the program's aim to revolutionize how legitimacy and equality in justice systems are measured, understood, and enhanced.

Join us in for an exciting panel discussion with senior level professionals to hear different perspectives on careers, growth and trajectories.

Join an interactive panel discussion with senior-level professionals in the private and public sectors about the tools needed to accelerate career growth.

In this session, we will hear from pandemic response leaders on the ground working on improving testing access and scaling up Covid-19 vaccination programs to control the pandemic in Africa. We will learn about the ongoing efforts in domestic manufacturin

Register now for a virtual webinar on June 15th, at 12 p.m. ET. Shai Dromi, a lecturer with Harvard’s Department of Sociology will be sharing insights from his recent book Above the Fray.

Come join, connect, and build relationships with Harvard alumni interested and involved in global development and international affairs.

Curious about new AI applications and how they can help countries achieve development goals, considering growing ethical concerns around responsible AI use? If so, join Harvard Alumni for a moderated discussion with leading experts!

Join Harvard Alumni in Global Development for a moderated discussion with leading experts from academia, government, and global policy think tanks who will provide their insight on the future of work.

Come join Paul O’Brien as he presents key trends and concepts from his recent book, arguing how progressive activists may never have a better opportunity to rewrite economic rules, systems, and outcomes to reduce extreme inequality.

The pandemic has reversed a decade of gains in poverty reduction. How can developing countries leverage the power of market-creating innovation to transform their economies? Join our talk with author Efosa Ojoma!

For those pursuing careers in the sector during these times, developing a strategy to further your career aspirations is challenging.

After the HAGD Future of Education webinar on Oct 21, HAGD will be conducting a follow-up webinar discussion on the recent presentations and pre-read materials. Please join us to meet HAGD members and engage in this live discussion around this critical ti

Join Harvard Alumni in Global Development for a conversation with three accomplished global development professionals from organizations like Facebook, the UN, and International Rescue Committee (IRC) with unique career journeys to discuss the questions a