People

Freddy Mata-Bueso

matherac@fas.harvard.edu

Academic Coordinator

I’m Freddy Mata-Bueso, and I’m excited to join the Mather community as the Academic Coordinator. I came on board in March 2025, and I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you! I’m originally from Boston, and love everything about my city. If you...

Emilie Raymer

dunsterhousedean@fas.harvard.edu

Interim Dunster House Allston Burr Resident Dean

Hello! I am so thrilled to be serving as the Interim Dunster House Resident Dean! I am in my seventh year of teaching in the Harvard College Writing Program, and I have taught in the Harvard Summer School, the Harvard Extension School, and in the...

Sophia Sokoloski

sophia_sokoloski@fas.harvard.edu

Residential Programs Coordinator

Sophia graduated from Case Western Reserve University with bachelor’s degree in Medical Anthropology and Environmental Studies. During her time at CWRU, she held numerous roles in higher education programming organizations, both in and outside of...

Jenny Wolfe

kirklandac@fas.harvard.edu

Academic Coordinator

I’m originally from Maryland and moved to Boston in 2018. I received my BA in Psychology from Boston College and an Ed.M in Higher Education from HGSE. Prior to joining Kirkland, I worked in various fields, including non-profit, education research, and...

Adaolisa Agbakwu

Student Worker

Adaolisa Agbakwu (she/her) is a sophomore at Harvard College in Mather House from Dallas, Texas, concentrating in Psychology with a secondary in Sociology. Her passion for promoting education around and addressing social inequities drives her work at the...

Ebun Ajayi

Proctor

Welcome to Harvard! My name is Ebun, and I am from the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. I graduated from Princeton University in 2024, where I studied Public & International Affairs. While there, I served as a Residential College Adviser and was involved in...

Valencia Ajeh

Specialty Proctor for Culture and Community

Proctor

Hi everyone, my name is Valencia and this will be my first year serving as a Proctor! I am a second-year Ph.D. student in Earth and Planetary Sciences and I graduated with a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 2024. I am originally from...

Layla Al-Zubi

Specialty Proctor for Culture and Community

Proctor

I am an immigrant from Jordan who grew up in the Midwest. In 2020, I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelors of Arts with Honors in Writing Seminars and a minor in Islamic Studies. In addition, I was award a National Fellowship to...

Esther Anfo-Whyte

Proctor

Welcome All! My name is Esther, and I grew up in London, England, before moving to Cambridge. I spent three years as a History Teacher in London and briefly worked in Higher Education as a Student Success Officer at SOAS University of London - my alma...

Madeline Armstrong

madelinearmstrong@college.harvard.edu

Student Survey Advisory Group Member

Hi! My name is Madeline Armstrong, and I am a sophomore in Lowell House. I am studying Neuroscience with a secondary in Economics. When I’m not in class, I love running, being outdoors, and spending time with my family.

Hector Arroyo De La Paz

Proctor

Welcome to Harvard! My name is Hector, and I’m from the beautiful state of California. I have a BA from UC Santa Cruz (go Banana Slugs!), an MTS from Harvard Divinity School, and I recently completed an EdM from the Harvard Graduate School of Education...

Rebecca Asare

rebeccaasare@fas.harvard.edu

Coordinator for Orientation & Family Engagement

Welcome to Harvard! My name is Rebecca Asare, and I am originally from The Bronx, New York. I moved to Massachusetts, specifically Medford and Somerville, to complete my bachelor's degree in education and sociology at Tufts University. During my time...