Honoring the Long Crimson Line

Photograph Created By: Jeffrey Blackwell. Copyright: 2016 Harvard Memorial Church

The Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization (HVAO) was founded in 2007 as a Special Interest Group dedicated to advocating for ROTC cadets, active duty military students, and veteran alumni. Committed to fostering a supportive community, HVAO works to amplify the voices of military-affiliated individuals on campus. Through networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and advocacy initiatives, the organization plays a crucial role in ensuring that the unique experiences and needs of its members are recognized and addressed within the broader Harvard community.

 

MISSION:

 

CONNECT a community of Harvard military affiliated individuals and organization, both on and off campus;

BRIDGE the gap between Harvard University administration and its Military Affiliated Communities;

HONOR the history, service, and sacrifice of Harvard Veterans past and present.

 

LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • Dr. Dana Born, USAF

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard Kennedy School

  • Portrait of a man in a suit outdoors with colorful blurred background

    Tom Chamberlin, USN

    CHIEF OF STAFF

    Harvard Extension School

  • A professional headshot of an older man with short gray hair, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, smiling against a gray gradient background.

    Philip Cullom, USN

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard Business School

  • Zachary Griffiths, USA

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard Kennedy School

  • A smiling man wearing glasses, a dark suit, light shirt, and a striped tie, standing against a plain light-colored background.

    Wes Lam, USA

    CHAIR OF FUNDRAISING

    Harvard Extension School

  • Charlie Lewis, USA

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard Kennedy School

  • A middle-aged man with short brown hair and a beard is holding a white mug that has American and red cross flags on it. He is smiling and standing in a kitchen or dining area.

    Samuel (Bo) Mahaney, USAF

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    National Defense Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School

  • Maggie Martin, USN

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard College

  • A man dressed in a white U.S. Navy officer uniform with a cap, receiving insignia, and medals, standing outdoors with trees in the background.

    Paul Mawn, USN

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard College

  • A smiling man in formal attire with a red tie and a blue checked shirt, standing outdoors with a historic stone fort or castle in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Charles McLaughlin, USA

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    GSAS

  • Rob Montgomery, USA

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Fellow, Belfer Center

  • A woman with short brown hair, wearing pearl earrings, a pearl necklace, red lipstick, and a white top, smiling at the camera.

    Lydia Rossman, USAF

    PRESIDENT

    Harvard Extension School

  • A smiling older man with glasses and a blue polo shirt standing outdoors with palm trees, green foliage, and a body of water in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    TOM REARDON

    PRESIDENT EMERITUS

    Harvard College

  • Tim Ryu, USA

    CHAPLAIN

    Harvard Divinity School

  • James Simon, USAR

    TREASURER

    Harvard Extension School

benefactors

The following individuals and organizations have significantly contributed to the mission of HVAO. We thank them for their generosity.

$20,000

Wesley Lam

$1,000

The Brian and Liz Shortsleeves Charitable Foundation

John French

Brigadier General (Ret) Bo Mahaney

Terence Murphy

$5,000

Tom Reardon

$500

Tom Chamberlin

Jason Halligan

Dr. Kevin Parker

Mark Ryan

Jennifer Teter

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