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

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    Philip Cullom, Vice Admiral, USN (Ret)

    MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard Business School

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    Paul Mawn, Captain, USN (Ret)

    MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard College

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    Charles McLaughlin Colonel, USA (Ret)

    MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard College

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    Samuel (Bo) Mahaney, Major General, USAF (Ret)

    PRESIDENT & MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Harvard Kennedy School National Defense Fellow ‘08

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    Lydia Rossman

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Harvard Extension School

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    Tom Chamberlin

    CHIEF OF STAFF

    Harvard Extension School

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    Fred Metzger, USAF

    CLERK

    Harvard College

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    Shawn Whiteside

    CHAIR OF EVENTS

    Harvard Kennedy School

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    Wes Lam

    CHAIR OF FUNDRAISING

    Harvard Extension School

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    Dr. Adam Milano

    SPECIAL INITIATIVES CHAIR

    GSAS

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    Sabastian Mandell

    CHAIR OF TECHNOLOGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    Harvard College

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    Nick Starling

    IVY LEAGUE VETERANS COORDINATOR

    Harvard Extension School

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    TOM REARDON

    FOUNDER

    Harvard College ‘68