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Dear <<First Name>>,
With the second week of classes under your belt, I hope you are getting to know your proctors, PAFs and resident dean. While they form your immediate support system, we also have a larger network available to help all first-year students. This network includes specialty proctors and directors who each focus on distinct student populations or specific aspects of first-year life. I encourage you to reach out to them if you have any questions or to attend upcoming events they plan. If I can help with an introduction, just ask!
Sincerely,
Nekesa C. Straker
Senior Assistant Dean of Residential Life and First-Year Students
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Arts Initiatives
I oversee the Holworthy Art Room and organize arts events with the help of the First-Year Arts Board.
Email Olivia.
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Olivia Cosio
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Faculty-Student Initiatives
I organize the Gober Family Uncommon Fare Program and coordinate first-year academic programming with the Academic Resource Center, Office of Career Services, Harvard Library, and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships.
Email Garry.
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Garry Mitchell
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First-Year Social Committee
I advise the First-Year Social Committee in creating programming and events specifically for the Class of 2026.
Email Jordan.
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Jordan Brick
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Intramurals
I work with Athletics and Campus Recreation to provide health and fitness opportunities for first-year students, and oversee First-Year Intramurals.
Email Zesean.
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Zesean Ali
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Journal Project
I encourage and support first-year students in the practice of reflection with weekly reflection prompts.
Email Teyana.
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Teyana Santos
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Wellness and Self-Discovery
I plan wellness and mindfulness activities that focus on the eight dimensions of well-being with special attention on emotional, physical, and relational experiences.
Email Michael.
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Michael Ferguson
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BGLTQ+
We are here to support all students who may be a part of the BGLTQ+ community or who may have questions on sexual and gender identity, advocacy, and Harvard’s resources.
Email Flora or Jocelyn.
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Flora Chan
Jocelyn Rice
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CARE
We aim to promote consent in everyday life and healthy relationships so that all have an equitable experience on campus regardless of gender identity. We hope to serve as a first point of contact for any questions or concerns you may have about sexual assault or gender-based/sexual harassment, whether it involves you, someone you know, or the broader community.
Email Laura.
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Julie Estrada
Laura Ottinger
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FGLI
We are here to support those who are on substantial financial aid, who are among the first in their families to pursue higher education in the United States, and/or who identify as being “first gen” and/or “low income” at Harvard.
Email Hector or Miguel.
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Hector Arroyo De La Paz
Miguel Inoa
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Interfaith and Spirituality
I help to build a respectful community for all beliefs by engaging in conversations and answering questions that you may have.
Email Michael.
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Michael Ferguson
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Public Service
We are here to help you figure out how to approach public service opportunities and funding, incorporate service into your career path, and have fun with service activities on campus.
Email Amanda, Carlos, or Dana.
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Amanda Lubniewski
Carlos Martinez
Dana Vera
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Race Relations
We aim to work with students to host events that celebrate our diversity and engage community members in thoughtful discussion around issues of race and ethnicity.
Email Ka`imi or Paola.
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Ka`imi Masunaga
Paola Muñoz
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