Talk with Us
Whether you'd like to share an idea, voice a concern, or tell us more about yourself, students are invited to stop by and talk with the deans – we hope to meet you soon!
Lauren Brandt, Ph.D.
lbrandt@fas.harvard.eduAssociate Dean of Students
I serve as the Associate Dean of Students within the Dean of Students Office, overseeing the Residential Life Unit, which includes the First Year Experience program staff, the Dudley Community, student support and residential life programs. I also work...
Appointments
To schedule a time, please contact Stephanie Macaris Alusow at smacaris@fas.harvard.edu.
Alta Mauro, Ph.D.
altamauro@fas.harvard.eduAssociate Dean of Students for Culture and Community
Dr. Alta Mauro is the Associate Dean of Culture & Community. In this capacity, she guides a team of dedicated practitioners in embodying the University’s community values at the College level, cultivating a pluralistic environment where all undergraduate...
Drop-In Hours and Appointments
To meet with me, please visit my office hours on Zoom (Zoom meeting password: 264565) on Thursdays (3:00-4:00 pm ET) or contact Lesley Kennedy to set up an appointment.
Jason Meier
jason_meier@fas.harvard.eduAssociate Dean for Student Engagement
As the Associate Dean for Student Engagement, I have the honor to guide and support the Student Engagement team in their efforts in partnering with students to create a robust extracurricular community, a community grounded in mutual respect, inclusion...
Appointments
If you’d like to set up an appointment with me, please email studentengagement@fas.harvard.edu.
Nekesa Straker, Ed.D
nekesa_straker@fas.harvard.eduSenior Assistant Dean of Residential Life and First-Year Students
In my role as the Senior Assistant Dean of Residential Life and First-Year Students or Dean of First-Year Students, I am responsible for leading the First-Year Experience (FYE) office, which includes overseeing residential life initiatives to help orient...
Appointments
To meet with me, please reach out to me at firstyear@fas.harvard.edu.