Former Massachusetts public health commissioner, Monica Bharel is a physician, public servant, teacher, and health equity advocate.
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Former chief technology officer of the United States, Todd Park is a social entrepreneur focused on how innovation can improve people’s lives.
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As with everything that happens in one’s life, studying at Harvard came about as a collection of very diverse circumstances and personal choices. Since I can remember I was always very intellectually curious, nothing was never enough.
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I am from Wendake, just North of Quebec City, a charming provincial capital. I initially trained as a forest engineer, but the 1982 crisis sawed off all graduation dreams in that Canadian field. I went on to work more than 20 years overseas. I started off working a year in the Swiss Alps as a forester, which put me in my best physical shape, ever. Upon completing an MBA at the London Business School in 1987, I joined Sandoz, a Swiss conglomerate, in Basel. I was in for a Swiss German adventure.
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I passionately believe that breaking down barriers between scholars, communities, and decision- makers is key to tackling our biggest societal challenges and advancing global well-being. I want to support Harvard in empowering our students to lead our world effectively and ethically.
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In describing myself, I will paraphrase from the introduction to the autobiography of Bertrand Russell: I am motivated by a deep desire for knowledge and am passionate about alleviating suffering from disease. I particularly enjoy coming up with medical insights gleaned from “connecting the dots” from different disciplines, to use Steve Jobs’ words.
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A dynamic educator and scientist, Cherie Lynn Ramirez is dedicated to improving access to medicines, promoting healthy workplaces, and cultivating mentorship opportunities.
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I grew up in a small rural, racially diverse and economically disadvantaged community of Makaha/Waianae on the leeward coast of Oahu, Hawaii. I came to Harvard sight unseen. I was athletically unrecruited, but earned varsity letters in several sports all 4 years. I was not offered any financial aid and my immigrant father refused to take loan offers, so I worked in the HBS dining hall serving breakfast my freshman year, and as Mather House assistant librarian for 2.5 years to help pay for my education.
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An entrepreneur, author, and devoted alumnus, Sangu Delle seeks to transform health care and technology in Africa.
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