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!

Katherine G. O'Dair, Ph.D.

Dean of Students
I work to support Harvard College students in their residential and co-curricular lives on campus. I oversee the Dean of Students Office which includes...
Read more about Katherine G. O'Dair, Ph.D.
106 University Hall, First Floor Center
kodair@fas.harvard.edu
p: 617-495-1942

Appointments

To meet with me, please make an appointment using Calendly.

Lauren Brandt, Ph.D.

Associate 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...
Read more about Lauren Brandt, Ph.D.
6 Prescott Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
lbrandt@fas.harvard.edu
p: 617-496-2774

Appointments

To meet with me, please contact Seren Ozkan.

Alta Mauro, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Inclusion & Belonging
I oversee the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) portfolio within the Dean of Students Office. In this capacity, I will work with a community of...
Read more about Alta Mauro, Ph.D.
altamauro@fas.harvard.edu

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.

Nekesa C. Straker

Senior Assistant Dean of Residential Life and First-Year Students
I am responsible for leading the First-Year Experience (FYE) office, which includes supervising the Resident Deans of First-Year Students, overseeing...
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6 Prescott Street
Cambridge MA 02138
nekesa_straker@fas.harvard.edu
p: 617-496-2347

Appointments

To meet with me, please contact Seren Ozkan.

Kate Colleran

Assistant Dean, Student Engagement and Leadership
I oversee the team and programs that work to create a vibrant and inclusive engagement culture for Harvard College students. This includes student...
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University Hall, Office 016
kcolleran@fas.harvard.edu
p: 617-495-4482

Appointments

To meet with me, send me an email.

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