Giving
Named Fellowship Funds
This page features active, named fellowships established at the School during the past 15 years. We warmly welcome and celebrate the most recent members of our financial aid donor community whose funds are highlighted.
To learn more about the impact of financial aid on students at HBS and to read stories about a few of our generous donors, please visit this Student Financial Aid page.
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Aberdeen Newton Fellowship
The Aberdeen Newton Fellowship was established through the generosity of an anonymous donor couple in honor of their 35th Reunion. The donors have an abiding commitment to encouraging and supporting women in business. Therefore, it is their hope that this fund will inspire and help women to pursue MBA degrees at the School.
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Jane Dunlevie and Marten Abrahamsen (MBA 2011) Fellowship
The Jane Dunlevie and Marten Abrahamsen Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jane Dunlevie and Marten Abrahamsen (MBA 2011) in honor of Abrahamsen's 5th Reunion. Dunlevie earned both an undergraduate degree and an MBA at Stanford University, and is a vice president at Goldman Sachs. Abrahamsen is an investor at Coatue Management, a technology-sector hedge fund. Previously, he worked at Vector Capital Management LP in San Francisco and at Goldman Sachs International in London. Originally from Norway, Abrahamsen earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Warwick in England.
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Africa Business Club Fellowship
The Africa Business Club Fellowship was established through the generosity of the Africa Business Club at HBS. This fellowship will support students who are committed to making a difference in Africa through entrepreneurship. Dedicated to increasing the awareness of business opportunities on the African continent, the club provides services and resources for African students and any student with a professional or cultural interest in Africa. The club also promotes the engagement of the African business community with HBS through events, speakers, and an annual conference.
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Alderbas (MBA 2013) Family Fellowship
The Alderbas Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Adel Alderbas (MBA 2013) in honor of his 5th Reunion to support students with demonstrated financial need. Alderbas is a director at Wafra, focusing on strategic investments in financial services firms and executing private real asset investments across infrastructure and alternative real estate. He serves on the boards of Vantage Data Centers, Suntex Marinas, Ridgebury Tankers V4 and VLII, GW Bulkers, and National Express Wash. Alderbas earned a BS with honors from Purdue University.
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Mohammed K.A. Al-Faisal (MBA 1996) Fellowship
The Mohammed K.A. Al-Faisal Fellowship was established through the generosity of Prince Mohammed K.A. Al-Faisal (MBA 1996). This fellowship will support MBA students from Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. Al-Faisal is the president and CEO of Al Faisaliah Group Holding, a Saudi-based investment company established in 1969. He is a member of the board of trustees of the Harvard Alumni Association in Saudi Arabia; serves as head of the advisory council of the College of Business, Al Faisal University; and is a member of the general assembly of the King Faisal Foundation. Al-Faisal earned a BSc in industrial management from the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
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Omar K. Alghanim (MBA 2002) Fellowship
The Omar K. Alghanim Fellowship was established through the generosity of Omar Alghanim (MBA 2002) to support MBA students from Kuwait and the broader Middle East. Alghanim is the CEO of Alghanim Industries, a multinational firm that is one of the largest privately owned companies in the Gulf region. He is also chairman of Gulf Bank, a founding shareholder of Perella Weinberg Partners, and chairman of the youth-development nonprofit INJAZ-Kuwait. Alghanim earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from New York University.
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Anonymous Fellowship
The Anonymous Fellowship was established through the generosity of an anonymous member of the MBA Class of 1971. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Anonymous Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of a New York City-based donor and friend of HBS in honor of his mentor and friend of more than 20 years, Dean Nitin Nohria, who became the 10th dean of the Harvard Business School on July 1, 2010. This fellowship will support students from South Asia.
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Anonymous Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established to honor the extraordinary leadership and generosity of the donors' parents. Through a lifetime of service as a business and community leader, the donors' father left an indelible mark on the lives of many he has encountered. The donors' mother interrupted her own education to raise her family, spent her life devoted to the education of her children and others, and takes great pride in the opportunities education has created for those she loves. In the spirit of all that their parents have so generously given to others, the donors intend this fellowship to influence the lives of talented future leaders who will go on to make a difference in the world. Awards will be made with a preference for students from India, and whenever possible individuals who have an interest or background in medicine.
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Anonymous Fellowship
The Anonymous Fellowship was established through the generosity of an anonymous donor couple. It is the donors’ hope that this fellowship will sustain HBS’s need-blind admissions policy, which admits students based on their leadership potential rather than their ability to pay for their education, and that it will encourage new graduates to make broader career choices based on their desired impact rather than their debts.
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Justice Mohammed Habeeb Ansari and Mrs. Mateen Ansari Fellowship
The Justice Mohammed Habeeb Ansari and Mrs. Mateen Ansari Fellowship was established through the generosity of Mohammed Mohsin Ansari (MBA 2000) in honor of his parents on the occasion of his 15th Reunion. This fellowship will support international students. Ansari graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor's degree in physics and from Washington University with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. He is an executive vice president at PRIMECAP Management Company, an independent investment management firm based in Pasadena, California. Previously, he worked at Weyerhaeuser Company and Anderson Consulting.
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Nolan D. Archibald (MBA 1970) Fellowship
The Nolan D. Archibald Fellowship was established in honor of Nolan Archibald (MBA 1970), who is the retired chairman, president, and CEO of Black & Decker. When appointed president and chief executive officer in March 1986 at the age of 42, Archibald was the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 company. He was elected to the additional post of chairman in December 1986. A dedicated alumnus of Harvard Business School, Archibald served on the Board of Dean's Advisors from 1994 to 2000, has been a consistent supporter of his class fundraising campaigns, and is currently a member of the Harvard University Council on University Resources. An All-American basketball player in college, Archibald is a graduate of Weber State University in Utah. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who are graduates of Brigham Young University and who are married with families.
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Arlene and Fredo Arias Fellowship
The Arlene and Fredo Arias Fellowship was established through the generosity of Fredo Arias-King (MBA 1996) in honor of his parents, Arlene and Fredo Arias, both democracy activists. Arias-King is president of the pine oil manufacturer T&R Chemicals. He launched a massive reforestation project in Mexico in partnership with indigenous communities, greenandtapped.org, which will enable them to be self-sustaining. A graduate of American University, Arias-King has authored two books on transitions to democracy. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students with a background or interest in environmentally sustainable business, social enterprise, or reforestation, including members of the student-led HBS Energy and Environment Club and the Social Enterprise Club.
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Asian-American Business Association Fellowship
The Asian-American Business Association Fellowship was established to support MBA students who are members of the Asian-American Business Association at HBS. It is the donors' hope that this fellowship will enable these students to pursue their MBA with the freedom to make broader career choices based on their desired impact rather than their debts--by returning to their home region, working in the social or public sectors, or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Işik Keçeci Aşur (MBA 1997) and Mustafa Aşur Fellowship
The Işik Keçeci and Mustafa Aşur Fellowship was established through the generosity of Işik Keçeci Aşur (MBA 1997) and Mustafa Aşur. After founding consumer businesses in Turkey, Işik led several mergers and acquisitions projects throughout Europe and the United States as director of corporate development for Bertelsmann AG. She is the founder of Shaya Turkey, a multibrand retail operation that led the successful launch of more than 20 brands in Turkey, including Starbucks. In 2007, Işik founded Aragon Capital with investments in Caffe Nero, one of the leading coffee house operators in the world. She is a member of the board of Endeavor Turkey. It is the Aşurs' hope that this fellowship will encourage entrepreneurs to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Eugene D. Atkinson (MBA 1972) Fellowship
Eugene D. Atkinson (MBA 1972) created this fellowship in honor of his 50th Reunion to support students who graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point or who have served in the US military. In 1966, Atkinson graduated from USMA, where he was number six in the chain of command. He served with distinction, earning a Bronze Star and a Commendation Medal for Valor as a company commander in Vietnam. In 1970 he resigned from the Army as captain in order to enroll at HBS. He was an officer in his class section and graduated with distinction in 1972. Atkinson joined Goldman Sachs, and in 1975 was the second person for GS in Japan and all of Asia, enabling GS to become one of the first six non-Japanese companies to hold a seat on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. He was recognized in 1998 by Newsweek for his efforts and is regarded as one of the top experts on Asia. Since 2005, he has served as chairman of Atkinson Capital, a private investment firm.
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Anisha Atluri Memorial Fellowship
HBS established this fellowship in memory of Anisha Kamala Atluri, a member of the MBA Class of 2021. Atluri passed away in January 2020 doing what she loved: chasing life. Throughout her life, she was unapologetic about discovering her purpose. After graduating summa cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied finance, social impact, and French, Atluri worked as a social impact investor at Turner Impact Capital. She volunteered her business expertise with groups promoting farming and sustainable living practices in underserved communities, including Yunus Social Business in Haiti and Seed Street in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. At HBS, Atluri was known for her warm smile and approachability. She learned as much as she could about everything and never took her peers or experiences for granted. Her laugh was infectious and her ambition contagious. Her compassion was limitless and her intellect, determination, and adventurous spirit were unmatched. Anisha was a giver; as much as she took in the world, she provided those around her with so much more. This fellowship will provide the opportunity of an HBS education to talented students like Atluri who might not otherwise be able to attend.
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James A. Attwood Jr. (MBA 1984) Fellowship
The James A. Attwood Jr. Fellowship was established through the generosity of James A. Attwood Jr. (MBA 1984) in honor of his 30th Reunion. This fellowship will encourage MBA students to follow their passions and explore high-impact careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. A graduate of Yale University, Attwood received both his JD and MBA degrees from Harvard. Now a managing director at The Carlyle Group, Attwood has directed the firm's private equity investments in the telecommunications and media industries globally since 2000. He presently serves on the boards of numerous organizations, including CoreSite Realty Corporation, Getty Images, Syniverse Technologies, and The Nielsen Company. He is also a member of the Yale University Council, the Harvard Law School Dean's Advisory Board, the New York State Board of Trustees of The Nature Conservancy, and the boards of Friends of MVY Radio and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO). He serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts.
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Yat-Pang (MBA 2000) and Helina Au Fellowship
The Yat-Pang and Helina Au Fellowship was established through the generosity of Yat-Pang Au (MBA 2000). Yat-Pang is founder, chairman, and CEO of Veritas Investments Inc., one of the largest multifamily investment firms in San Francisco, with a particular emphasis on historic buildings. He serves on the board of International Technological University, a nonprofit university providing graduate education programs in engineering and business administration. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and Carnegie Mellon University. It is his hope that this fellowship will support MBA students with an interest in real estate.
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Glenn R. August (MBA 1987) Fellowship
This fellowship was generously established by Glenn R. August (MBA 1987) in honor of his 30th Reunion. August serves as global head of Oak Hill Advisors' distressed investment activities and has overall management responsibility for the firm. August is currently chairman of the board of directors of OHA Investment Corporation and serves on the board of trustees of both the Horace Mann School and the Mount Sinai Medical Center, as well as the board of directors of the 92nd Street Y. August earned an MBA from HBS as a Baker Scholar and a BS from Cornell University.
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Professor James E. Austin (MBA 1968, DBA 1972) Fellowship
The Professor James E. Austin Fellowship was established through the generosity of HBS friends and alumni in recognition of Professor James E. Austin (MBA 1968, DBA 1972). Professor Austin joined the HBS faculty in 1972 and has held three chaired professorships; he is currently the Eliot I. Snider and Family Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus. A founder and former chair of the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative, Professor Austin is a leading expert on management in developing countries and social entrepreneurship. He is the author, co-author, or editor of more than 20 books, dozens of articles, and more than 100 case studies. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who are social entrepreneurs, have a background in social enterprise, are from Latin America, or are from underrepresented groups at HBS.
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Herbert J. Bachelor (MBA 1968) Fellowship
The Herbert J. Bachelor Fellowship was established by Jeannie Bachelor Lavine and Jonathan S. Lavine (both MBA 1992) in honor of Jeannie's father, Herbert J. Bachelor (MBA 1968). The fellowship, which will support students who are the first in their families to go to college, pays tribute to Bachelor, who was the first in his family to achieve this milestone. While at Harvard College he worked 40 hours a week to cover expenses, but still accumulated a large amount of debt, a sum that increased while he earned his MBA. Bachelor began saving very early for his children's college education so they would not experience the same challenge. This fellowship continues that legacy by helping ease the financial burden for others.
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Avnish "Avi" Bajaj (MBA 1998) Fellowship
Avnish "Avi" Bajaj (MBA 1998) established this fellowship in honor of his 20th Reunion. He is the founder and managing partner of the investment firm Matrix Partners India, which focuses on early-growth stages of business in technology-related sectors. Previously, Bajaj served as the cofounder, chairman, and CEO of Baazee.com, which was acquired by eBay. He also was an investment banker in the technology group at Goldman Sachs in New York and San Francisco and a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. He started his career with Apple Computer in the Bay Area. After earning his undergraduate degree in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Bajaj became a Baker Scholar at HBS and a WARF Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has received a number of awards, including the Midas Touch Award for Best Investor given by the Economic Times and the Distinguished Alumnus award from IIT, Kanpur.
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Barry (MBA 1999) Family Fellowship Fund
The Barry Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Michael J. Barry (MBA 1999) and Amy Barry and their children, Anna, Sophie, and Zach, in honor of The Harvard Business School Campaign. Preference will be given to students with an interest or background in entrepreneurship. Michael is a general partner of Barrier Island Capital Advisors, which he founded in 2009.
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Bekenstein (MBA 1984) Family Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Joshua “Josh” Bekenstein (MBA 1984) and Anita Bekenstein, this fellowship honors Josh's 35th Reunion. Josh is co-chair of Bain Capital and serves as the global head of Bain Capital Private Equity's consumer and retail vertical. He is active in a number of charitable and civic activities, and chairs the board of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Josh was named a successor trustee of his alma mater, Yale University, in 2013. Anita supports nonprofits primarily focused on health, education, the environment, and the arts. She serves as a trustee on several boards, including those of Upstream USA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. After receiving her master's degree from Tufts University School of Occupational Therapy, she worked at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, where she specialized in neurology and pediatrics. The Bekensteins serve on the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors.
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Believer's Fellowship
The Believer's Fellowship was generously established by Shailendra J. Singh (MBA 2004) to support MBA students from India or Southeast Asia who have demonstrated exceptional conviction in pursuing their own entrepreneurial ideas to move the world forward and challenge the status quo. Singh is a venture capitalist at Sequoia Capital India, where he has spent more than 15 years investing in hundreds of founders in India and Southeast Asia, believing in their potential to use technology to transform the region. Singh was a managing partner at Sequoia for more than 10 years while serving on the firm's global Stewards Council. He is married to Svetlana Dunaevskaya, a University of Pennsylvania alumna. They have two children.
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Max Belingheri (MBA 2001) Fellowship
The Max Belingheri Fellowship was established through the generosity of Massimiliano "Max" Belingheri (MBA 2001) in honor of his 20th Reunion. Award preference will be given to students from Italy, or more broadly, those from Europe. Belingheri is the CEO of BFF Banking Group, a firm that operates in the factoring industry, and is active in southern and eastern Europe. He was previously with Apax Partners and McKinsey & Company.
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Belsky (MBA 2008) Fellowship
In honor of his 10th Reunion, Scott Belsky (MBA 2008) established this fellowship to support students from underrepresented groups at HBS. Belsky is an entrepreneur, author, and investor, and currently serves as Adobe's chief product officer and executive vice president for Creative Cloud. Belsky is a venture partner with Benchmark and an early advisor and investor in companies including Pinterest, Uber, sweetgreen, and Periscope. He is also cofounder and a board member of Prefer. He serves on the advisory board of Cornell University's Entrepreneurship Program and is president of the board of trustees for Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Belsky received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 2002.
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Benko (MBA 1989) and Duebner (MBA 1988) Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Cathleen Benko (MBA 1989) in honor of her late husband, George Duebner (MBA 1988), on the occasion of her 30th Reunion. It supports students who are veterans of the US Armed Forces and, whenever possible, who did not attend a US military academy. Benko is former vice chairman and managing principal at Deloitte and is a member of NIKE Inc.'s board of directors. She chairs HBS's Northern California Advisory Council and is a member of its Alumni Board. She is also a senior member on the advisory councils for Catalyst, ReBoot, and the Federal Institute for Inclusion. Benko has been recognized for her professional achievements, including being named one of Consulting Magazine's 25 Most Influential Consultants and receiving the Leadership Achievement Award for Women Leaders in Consulting. She was also inducted into the San Francisco Business Times's Forever Influential Honor Roll.
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Robert E. Bennett (MBA 1986) Memorial Fellowship
The Robert E. Bennett Memorial Fellowship was established through the generosity of colleagues, classmates, and friends of Robert E. Bennett (MBA 1986) at the time of his 25th Reunion. Bennett was a man of exceptional character, loyalty, warmth, humor, and intelligence, who died at the age of 50 after a six-year battle with cancer. He spent 17 years at Berkshire Hathaway under its legendary chairman, Warren Buffett, leading General Reinsurance and serving as chairman of XTRA Lease. Bennett was an All-American lacrosse goalie and team co-captain at Phillips Exeter Academy. He graduated cum laude from Princeton University and was a Baker Scholar at HBS. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students, with preference for second-year students who receive first-year honors or first-year students who exemplify strong leadership skills in scholarship and/or athletics.
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William Bennett (MBA 2014) Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of William Henry Gavin Bennett (MBA 2014) to celebrate his 5th Reunion and to honor his late father, William L. Bennett (MBA 1976), and late uncle, Robert E. Bennett (MBA 1986). William H.G. Bennett is a partner at Irongate, a full-service luxury real estate development firm, where he serves as head of development. He graduated from Wesleyan University, where he was a three-year captain of the men's hockey team and a member of the golf team.
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Suzanne Bennett Fellowship Fund ✦⁑ New in 2023
Suzanne Bennett established this fellowship through a generous bequest gift. Bennett, an investment professional, was a chartered financial analyst and later worked as a portfolio manager. She was able to pursue this career because she received a scholarship to attend Radcliffe's Management Training Program as part of the Class of 1954, one of the first classes to place women in the investment field. Until women were accepted at the Harvard Business School, this program, patterned after the first year of HBS, and taught by HBS faculty, was designed to help female college graduates enter their chosen field of business. It is Bennett’s hope that this fellowship will offer a similar opportunity to talented students who, without financial aid, would be unable to attend HBS.
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Benvenuti (MBA 1985, MBA 1986) Family Fellowship
The Benvenuti Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Janet Simpson Benvenuti (MBA 1985) and Raynard Benvenuti (MBA 1986). This fellowship will support students who aspire to lead organizations driven by scientific discovery and engineering innovation. Janet holds a graduate degree in nuclear chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and was a scientist in the aerospace industry prior to attending HBS. Following a career as a pharmaceutical executive and management consultant, she founded Circle of Life Partners, a network of clinical leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs dedicated to supporting the needs of our global aging population. Raynard graduated as a Baker Scholar from HBS after receiving undergraduate and advanced degrees in engineering from Manhattan College and Princeton University, respectively. Currently, he is a managing partner at Greenbriar Equity Group, where he focuses on investments in the transportation and aerospace sectors.
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Raphael H. Beresford (MBA 1954) Memorial Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Ann T. Beresford in memory of her husband, Raphael H. "Ray" Beresford (MBA 1954), this fellowship honors the leadership and generosity that Ray embodied throughout his life. Born on a farm in Iowa, he attended a one-room school for grades 1–8. After graduating from high school at the age of 15, Ray accepted a scholarship to study engineering at Loras College. Two years later, he enlisted in the US Army. Through the GI Bill, Ray attended the University of Iowa, from which he graduated with highest honors as a chemical engineer. He earned his MBA from HBS with grant assistance and then joined Exxon, where his career spanned 32 years. After retiring from Exxon as a corporate vice president, Ray cofounded International Energy Consultants. He is remembered as a loving father and husband to his wife of 60 years. When asked about the two most important influences in his life, Ray responded: "my wife, Ann, and my two years at HBS."
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Kristen and William J. "John" (MBA 2003) Berger Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Kristen Berger and William J. "John" Berger (MBA 2003) in honor of John's 15th Reunion. The gift also honors John and Kristen's shared passion for supporting entrepreneurs and for their home state of Texas. John is founder and CEO of Sunnova Energy Corporation, a leading residential solar and storage service provider in the United States. He is a serial entrepreneur who cofounded two other ventures in the solar and renewable energy sector, SunCap Financial and Standard Renewable Energy. He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in civil engineering.
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Michael Bergeron (MBA 2000) Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
Michael R. Bergeron (MBA 2000) established the Michael Bergeron Fellowship in honor of his 25th Reunion. Bergeron is a co-founder and managing partner of Strength Capital, and he previously worked in sales and brand management at Procter & Gamble and served as an equity analyst at T. Rowe Price. Bergeron is a board member of five of Strength Capital’s investments: Pinnacle Paving & Sealing, Chemlock Nutrition, Tenty Distributors, DTM Distributors, and Tiedemann-Bevs Industries. Bergeron graduated with honors from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. During his undergraduate years, Bergeron interned in the White House Office of Political Affairs. Bergeron is the past chairman of the board of trustees of The Summit Country Day School.
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Ellen and Michael Berk (MBA 1996) Fellowship
The Ellen and Michael Berk Fellowship was established through the generosity of Michael Stuart Berk (MBA 1996) and Ellen Berk in honor of Michael's 25th Reunion. Michael and Ellen Berk are longtime supporters of HBS. Michael is a managing director at TA Associates, a global private equity firm, where he helps lead business and financial services investing and serves on the firm's management, core investment, and portfolio committees. He has been in the private equity industry since earning his JD/MBA at HLS and HBS. Ellen is the director of marketing for Gong Cha Global, a bubble tea franchisor; she previously worked at Kraft Foods after earning an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Ellen and Michael live in the Greater Boston area.
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Alan N. Berro (MBA 1986) Fellowship
The Alan N. Berro Fellowship was established through the generosity of Alan N. Berro (MBA 1986) in honor of his 25th Reunion. This fellowship will support the School's efforts to make HBS accessible to the broadest range of talented students. Berro is a portfolio counselor for and a partner of Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles with an economics degree prior to earning his MBA at HBS. He is a chartered financial analyst and a certified public accountant.
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Varun K. Bery (MBA 1985) Fellowship
The Varun K. Bery Fellowship was established through the generosity of Varun K. Bery (MBA 1985) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Bery is managing director and cofounder of TVG Capital Partners, an international private equity firm. He has been involved in Asian communications businesses for more than 15 years. Previously, he was director of telecom at the Asian Infrastructure Fund; director of telecom and media investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York; and a management consultant for McKinsey & Company in New York and Tokyo. Bery, a graduate of Yale University, has served on the boards of several leading Asian companies and as vice chairman of the Hong Kong Venture Capital Association's executive committee. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from India.
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Berylson Family (MBA 1979) Fellowship
The Berylson Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Amy Berylson and John Berylson (both MBA 1979). Close friends of both the School and the University, the Berylsons have served on several class reunion fundraising committees at HBS, and Amy is a member of the Committee on University Resources and the Committee to Visit the College. John is the chairman of Chestnut Hill Ventures. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Sparsh Bhargava (MBA 2012) Fellowship
The Sparsh Bhargava Fellowship was established in memory of Sparsh Bhargava (MBA 2012) by the friends and classmates to whom he was beloved. Born in Indiana, Bhargava lived his early childhood in California and in 1996 moved with his family to the Greater Boston area, where he attended Acton-Boxborough schools. Bhargava received a BS in chemical engineering at Cornell University and worked for Procter & Gamble for three years prior to attending HBS. After graduation, he moved to New York City and worked for American Industrial Partners until his passing in October 2016. Bhargava was a devout family man and respected leader. His name means "touch" in Hindi, and he lived every day with a mission to enrich the lives of the people around him. This fellowship will continue Bhargava's legacy of giving back and will support deserving future Section D leaders.
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Lucinda (MBA 1997) and Avanish "Av" (MBA 1997) Bhavsar Fellowship
Lucinda Bhavsar and Avanish "Av" Bhavsar (both MBA 1997) established this fellowship in honor of their 20th Reunion to provide support to students who would otherwise be unable to afford the cost of an education at the School. Lucinda currently sits on the board of directors at the Fund for Lake George, a nonprofit using science to keep lakes clean; the HBS Fund Council; and the University of Virginia regional board. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Procter & Gamble. Lucinda earned a BA with distinction from the University of Virginia, where she was an Echols Scholar. Av is a managing director and partner at Goldman Sachs, where he serves as co-head of the US FICC Sales. He has also served on the board of StreetSquash, an urban squash program. Av received his AB from Dartmouth College. Lucinda and Av have three children.
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Daniel A. (MBA 1977) and Susan Duke Biederman Fellowship
Robert Duke Biederman (MBA 2014) created this fellowship in honor of his parents as a show of gratitude for their support, guidance, and encouragement. Biederman is the cofounder and CEO of the Boston-based business agility software company Catalant Technologies. Additionally, he is the coauthor of Reimagining Work: Strategies to Disrupt Talent, Lead Change, and Win with a Flexible Workforce, which lays out a vision and path for a new relationship between global companies and talent. Prior to founding Catalant, Biederman was a private equity investor at Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital, where he focused on the health care and high-tech industries. Biederman graduated from Princeton University and was a Baker Scholar at HBS.
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Bilden (MBA 1991) Family US Military and National Security Fellowship
The Bilden Family US Military and National Security Fellowship was established by Philip Bilden (MBA 1991) and Patricia Bilden on the occasion of Philip's 25th Reunion to encourage students from the US Armed Forces to pursue an MBA at HBS. Philip served in the US Army Reserve as a military intelligence officer for 10 years, during which time he received his MBA. He graduated with a BS in foreign service from Georgetown University as a Distinguished Military Graduate, Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. His family has eight decades of consecutive service in the US Navy and US Army by seven family members over four generations. Philip's father is a retired career naval officer whose 20-year service in the US Navy Civil Engineer Corps included a combat tour with the Seabees in Vietnam. Philip's mother was a Navy junior whose father attended the US Naval Academy and served in World War II in both the European and Asia-Pacific theaters. Philip's two brothers served as officers in the US Army. Both of Philip and Patricia's sons attended the US Naval Academy (classes of 2015 and 2018) and serve as ensign, US Navy (aviation), and midshipman second class, US Naval Academy. Patricia is a retired dermatologist and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hope Funds for Cancer Research and of the Board of Regents of Georgetown University. She is a graduate of Georgetown and received her MD from the University of Iowa.
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Birk (MBA 2013) Family Fellowship
The Birk Family Fellowship was established by Maggie Lubbers Birk and Nick Birk (both MBA 2013) on the occasion of their 5th Reunion. Maggie works at Bain & Company, where she specializes in merger integration. She holds a BSBA in economics and accounting from the University of Richmond. Nick is a senior analyst at Wells Fargo Asset Management, focusing on investments in the technology sector. He began his career as a consultant at Deloitte. Nick received his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. The couple resides in Indianapolis with their two daughters.
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F. Steele Blackall III (MBA 1949) and Patricia Blackall Scholarship
The F. Steele Blackall III and Patricia Blackall Scholarship was established through the generosity of the friends and members of the HBS Association of Southeastern New England (HBSA-SNE). As a tribute to Steele Blackall (MBA 1949) and his wife, Patricia Blackall and their commitment to and support of the club's activities, the scholarship was created to encourage residents of southeastern New England to pursue an Executive Education program. Steele served as president of HBSA-SNE from 1995 through 1997 and led the club's effort to offer scholarships to support the attendance of local leaders of nonprofit organizations in HBS Social Enterprise Executive Education programs. Throughout the years, the club has sponsored more than 20 talented executives to participate in these programs. This new fund will create an enduring legacy to the Blackalls and support the club's efforts to have a positive impact on the local community.
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Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator Fellowship Program
The Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator Fellowship Program was established through the generosity of Len Blavatnik (MBA 1989). Blavatnik is founder and chairman of Access Industries, a privately held industrial group with global interests in natural resources and chemicals, media and telecommunications, and real estate. A widely respected business leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Blavatnik is well known for his interest and investments in the nexus between scientific innovation and business. Through the Blavatnik Family Foundation, he has supported leading educational, scientific, cultural, and charitable institutions throughout the world. This Fund provides a select group of MBA alumni with the opportunity to work with Harvard scientists and inventors to promote the translation of scientific discovery from academia to industry with a focus on life science technologies with significant market potential. It is Blavatnik’s hope to support, develop, and mentor the next generation of life science entrepreneurs and industry leaders through this fellowship. This gift is part of a larger $50 million gift from Blavatnik establishing the Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator at Harvard University to promote the translation of Harvard’s biomedical innovation for the benefit of people throughout the world.
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The Mace P. Blicksilver (MBA 1980) Endowed Fellowship
Mace P. Blicksilver (MBA 1980) founded Marblehead Trading Group in 1998 to conduct proprietary option arbitrage trading. Prior to that, he held managerial and trading positions at several major Wall Street firms. Blicksilver graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Brooklyn College in 1976 before earning his MBA with distinction from HBS. He and his wife, Deborah (Deemer), live in Sands Point, New York, with their two children. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who attended Brooklyn College or other public colleges.
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Brittanie and Whitney Bowman (MBA 2006) Fellowship
The Brittanie and Whitney Bowman (MBA 2006) Fellowship was established as a current-use fund in celebration of Whitney's 10th Reunion. Whitney passed away suddenly in 2018, and his wife, Brittanie, decided to endow the fund in honor of the class's 15th Reunion. Brittanie's goal was to help other students fulfill their dreams and have an amazing HBS experience–as Whitney did. Prior to HBS, Whitney attended Brigham Young University on a baseball scholarship. After earning his MBA, Whitney was instrumental in the creation and growth of Gauge Capital, a middle-market private equity firm based in Dallas, TX. While Whitney had many accomplishments and meaningful relationships in his life, nothing was more important to him than Brittanie, his high school sweetheart, and their six children.
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Katie (MBA 1993) and Don (MBA 1993) Bramley Fellowship
This fellowship was generously established by Katie Bramley and Don Bramley (both MBA 1993) in honor of their 25th Reunion. Katie is an independent consultant for nonprofit organizations. She graduated from Brown University in 1986 and currently serves on the HBS Alumni Board. Don is a managing director with Audax Group, a leading middle-market private capital investment firm. He received his BA from Middlebury College in 1988, majoring in economics. The Bramleys serve on Middlebury's President's Leadership Council. Additionally, they are both involved with the Wily Network, a not-for-profit focused on college success for students who have experienced foster care and homelessness.
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Brennan (MBA 2010) Family Fellowship
The Brennan Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of William T. Brennan (MBA 2010) in honor of his 5th Reunion. Brennan is a senior vice president at Brown Brothers Harriman. He is currently a co-manager of a concentrated public equity investment partnership and the head of strategy for their investment management line of business. Brennan is a native of the Philadelphia area who graduated in 2006 from the University of Notre Dame. He resides in Connecticut with his wife, Nicole, and their two young children.
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Harold M. Brierley (MBA 1968) Fellowship
The Harold M. Brierley Fellowship was established through the generosity of Hal Brierley (MBA 1968) in honor of his 45th Reunion. Brierley received his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the University of Maryland. After graduating from HBS, he cofounded and served as president and CEO of Epsilon Data Management. In 1980 he left to pioneer the first frequent-flier programs for American Airlines and Pan American World Airways, later joining Continental Airlines as senior vice president of marketing. Brierley is currently executive chairman of Dallas-based Brierley + Partners, which creates and manages loyalty programs. For his contributions to the marketing field, in 2012 he was inducted into the Direct Marketing Association Hall of Fame. Brierley and his wife, Diane, were recently honored as outstanding philanthropists in Dallas. He was inspired to establish this fellowship, which he hopes will support engineering students from Texas or Maryland as a reflection of his gratitude for the support he received as an MBA student.
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Brock (MBA 1983) Family Fellowship
The Brock Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jane Brock-Wilson (MBA 1983) in honor of her 25th Reunion. Brock-Wilson joined Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, in 1991, and has been a managing director since 1994. Prior to Berkshire, Brock-Wilson was a partner at Bain & Company, a global business consulting firm. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in 1978. Brock-Wilson has an abiding commitment to encourage and support women in business. Therefore, it is her hope that her positive experiences at Harvard Business School and this fund will encourage women to pursue MBA and/or doctoral degrees at the School.
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Kenneth D. Brody (MBA 1971) International Fellowship
The Kenneth D. Brody International Fellowship was established through the generosity of Kenneth Brody (MBA 1971) in celebration of his 25th Reunion. Brody is a cofounder of Taconic Capital Advisors, an event-driven hedge fund. Previously, he spent 20 years at Goldman, Sachs & Co., where he co-headed the firm’s long-term principal investing activities and was a general partner and a member of the management committee. From 1993 to 1996, Brody served as president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Brody originally established this fellowship to assist managers from the Czech Republic in gaining general management and business skills through HBS Executive Education programs. He later expanded this fellowship to support deserving MBA students from developing countries, with a preference for students from Central Europe and Asia.
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Bruhn (MBA 2001) Family Fellowship
Victoria and Hermann Friedrich Bruhn (MBA 2001) FellowshipIn honor of his 20th Reunion, Hermann Friedrich Bruhn (MBA 2001) and his wife, Victoria Bruhn, established the Bruhn Family Fellowship and the Victoria and Hermann Friedrich Bruhn Fellowship, which respectively support MBA students who are the first in their families to go to college and students who are graduates of Brown University. Hermann is managing partner of the Bruhn Group, a family-owned group of real estate companies in Hamburg with a 60-year track record in German and US real estate assets. Over the past 20 years, Hermann has worked in all areas related to the company's portfolio. He has also initiated joint ventures in real estate private equity and has overseen investment management for the family office. Hermann is a trustee of ClientEarth, a nonprofit environmental law organization that leverages the legal and regulatory system to fight climate change. He is also a founding member of the ClientEarth Association of Germany and a member of the Development Board of the Westminster School in London. Hermann and Victoria co-lead two philanthropic family foundations. They both received undergraduate degrees from Brown University.
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Burden Family Fellowship
The Burden Family Fellowship was established to honor the Burden family's longstanding legacy and generosity to HBS. The family's contributions to HBS and Harvard University include Burden Hall, the School's former auditorium that was decommissioned in 2017 and reimagined as Burden Park, a place for exchange and socializing, recreation, and respite. Other gifts from the Burden family include an endowed photography professorship at Harvard University in Shirley Burden's honor and annual gifts to the Harvard Graduate School of Design through the Florence V. Burden Foundation.
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Calderon (MBA 2013) Family Fellowship
Eric R. Calderon (MBA 2013) created this fellowship in honor of his 5th Reunion with the goal of supporting students who are members of the Latino Student Organization at HBS. Calderon cofounded the Harvard Latino Alumni Alliance and continues to work within the HBS alumni community. In 2017 he joined the admissions team for the MBA Program at HBS; in this work he is primarily focused on increasing outreach to candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. His passion for education found a new outlet in 2017 with his appointment to the board of Yes Prep Public Schools in Houston, Texas. He earned a BA in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University. Calderon currently serves as the president and CEO of LK Industries.
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Margaret D. and Leroy T. Carlson (MBA 1941) Fellowship
The Margaret D. and LeRoy T. Carlson Fellowship was established through the generosity of Catherine C. Mouly and LeRoy T. Carlson Jr. (MBA 1971), and Margaret D. Carlson and LeRoy T. Carlson (MBA 1941). The senior LeRoy Carlson founded Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) in 1969 with the acquisition of 10 small, rural, independent Wisconsin telephone companies. Headquartered in Chicago, TDS has grown to serve more than 7 million customers in 36 states with revenue of over $5 billion. The son of Swedish immigrants from Chicago's South Side, Carlson is a graduate of the University of Chicago. He served in the US Navy after graduating from HBS. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Eleanor and Leslie Carr Fellowship
The Eleanor and Leslie Carr Fellowship was established through the generosity of Dayton Carr (MBA 1965) in honor of his parents. Carr is the founder and president of Venture Capital Fund of America Inc., the first investment firm to specialize in the purchase of secondary interests in private equity funds. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students with entrepreneurial backgrounds or career interests in entrepreneurship.
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Joseph L. Casey (MBA 1963) Memorial Fellowship
The Joseph L. Casey Memorial Fellowship was established through the generosity of Mark L. Casey (MBA 1998) and Carrie Gaiser Casey in memory of Mark's father, Joseph L. Casey (MBA 1963), and in honor of Mark's 20th Reunion. Joseph (1936–1999) was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to parents Laurance and Nora, immigrants to the United States from Ireland. He attended St. John's Prep and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and as a Baker Scholar at HBS. His career included writing cases for HBS, serving as president of an NYSE-listed manufacturing company, and ownership of a privately held industrial service company, where he was CEO. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Casey (MBA 1963), and his four children: Elizabeth Anne (MBA 1993), Katherine Mary, Mark (MBA 1998), and Michael.
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Cashin Family (MBA 1980) Fellowship
The Cashin Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Elizabeth Cashin and Richard Cashin (MBA 1980) in honor of the School’s first capital campaign. Richard is a managing partner of One Equity Partners, a private equity firm with more than $5 billion in investments and commitments for JP Morgan Chase & Co. Elizabeth earned an AB from Radcliffe College in 1975 and a master’s degree in city planning from the University of California–Berkeley. She has been a director of underwriting, and consulted with the Local Initiatives Support Group in New York, making development loans to neighborhood-based community nonprofits and securing funding for low-income people. The Cashins have two children, Frances and Henry. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students.
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Casper (MBA 1995) Family Fellowship
This fellowship was generously established by Marc N. Casper (MBA 1995) to celebrate his 25th Reunion. Since 2009, Casper has been CEO of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world-leading life sciences company. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher in 2001, Casper was president, CEO, and director of Kendro Laboratory Products. He serves on the board of Thermo Fisher and U.S. Bancorp, is a trustee of Wesleyan University and Brigham and Women's Hospital, and is director of the United States–China Business Council. Casper earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Wesleyan University.
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Dimitri Chandris (MBA 2013) Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Dimitri Chandris (MBA 2013) in honor of his 5th Reunion. After graduating from Magdalen College at the University of Oxford, Chandris spent time in the Hellenic Navy before pursuing a career in finance. He trained with Merrill Lynch Investment Banking, working on UK-based M&A projects, before joining Spencer House Partners. Upon completion of his MBA at HBS, he joined Leathbond Ltd. and Chandris UK Ltd., where he started various new opportunistic shipping and property acquisition businesses and is now co-chairman. Chandris has been involved in the initial investment cycle of several UK-based startups across consumer technology, transport, and geolocation technology. He sits on the board of Arenko, a battery storage company, and Saloni, a UK-based global fashion business.
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Chanel Fellowship
The Chanel Fellowship was established in 2015 through the generosity of Chanel and John Galantic (MBA 1990) in honor of The Harvard Business School Campaign. It is their hope this fund will help sustain the School's need-blind admission policy, which admits students based on leadership potential making broader career choices available to them. Chanel, the international luxury goods company, was founded in France by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel at the beginning of the last century. The company, which is privately held, offers a broad range of luxury products, including ready-to-wear, fragrance, cosmetics, leather goods, accessories, fine jewelry, and watches. Chanel is also renowned for its haute couture collections presented in Paris.
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Ruth Mulan Chu and James Si-Cheng Chao Family Fellowship
The Ruth Mulan Chu and James Si-Cheng Chao Family Fellowship was established to honor the life and legacy of the late Ruth Mulan Chu Chao through the generosity of James Si-Cheng Chao and their daughters, four of whom attended the MBA Program: Elaine L. Chao (MBA 1979), May M. Chao (MBA 1985), Christine J. Chao, Grace L. Chao (MBA 1997), and Angela Chao (MBA 2001). The Chao family's generosity was inspired not only by their personal connections to HBS, but by their mother's passion for education. Born in Anhui, China, Ruth immigrated to America with her then three children to join her husband, who had arrived three years earlier. She earned her own master's degree at age 53. Ruth is remembered for her spirit of altruism, generosity toward others, and contributions to society. It is the Chao family's hope that this fellowship will support MBA students who are from China or whose families are from China.
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Paul R. Charron (MBA 1971) Fellowship for Veterans
The Paul R. Charron Fellowship for Veterans was established through the generosity of Paul R. Charron (MBA 1971) in honor of his 40th Reunion. Charron is the former chairman and CEO of Liz Claiborne Inc. He previously served as senior advisor of the global private equity firm Warburg Pincus, and is chairman of the board of Campbell Soup Company. He has served as an officer of numerous business and trade groups, including the National Retail Federation. He is sector head at the Retail and Tourism Group of the New York City Investment Fund, director of Vital Voices Global Partnership, and a member of the US Department of State's Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a former lieutenant in the US Navy. Mr. Charron's desire to support fellow veterans of the US military inspired him to create this MBA fellowship.
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Germain Chastel (MBA 2012) Memorial Fellowship
The Germain Chastel Memorial Fellowship was established through the generosity of alumni and friends in memory of Germain Chastel (MBA 2012) and in honor of their 10th Reunion from HBS. Chastel was a beloved graduate of the HBS Class of 2012 who passed away at the age of 36. He was born in Paris, graduated from ESCP Business School, and worked at McKinsey & Company before cofounding NewtonX, a leading artificial intelligence-powered knowledge access platform. He was a much-loved son, brother, uncle, and friend, and he was passionate about skiing, skydiving, ice hockey, rugby, and raclette. Chastel accomplished much and never did anything by half measures. He is sorely missed and will be long remembered.
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Checchi (MBA 1974) Family Fellowship
The Checchi Family Fellowship was endowed through the generosity of Kathryn Checchi and Alfred Checchi (MBA 1974) in honor of Alfred's 40th Reunion. This fellowship will support the School's commitment to ensuring the cost of attending HBS is not a barrier to entry for any student admitted to the MBA Program. Alfred has held positions at Marriott Corporation, Bass Brother Enterprises, and Northwest Airlines in addition to serving as chairman of Checchi Capital Advisers LLC. The author of two books, Alfred earned a degree in economics and American studies at Amherst College. Kathryn holds a master's degree in romance languages from Harvard University, and a JD from Georgetown University. The family legacy of HBS continues with son Adam Checchi (MBA 2003), daughter-in-law Allison Checchi (MBA 2004), and daughter Kristin Checchi (MBA 2007).
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Ambassador Chih-ping Chen and Lilleo Wong Chen Fellowship
The Ambassador Chih-ping Chen and Lilleo Wong Chen Fellowship was established through the generosity of the Chens' son, Dr. Michael Shih-Ta Chen (MBA 1972). Ambassador Chen served as ambassador of the Republic of China from 1946 to 1972. Prior to his diplomatic appointments, he served the Chinese government in China, Singapore, Burma, and India. From 1972 to 1984, he was a national policy advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to the president of the Republic of China. Michael Chen serves as executive director of the HBS Asia-Pacific Research Center (APRC). Prior to joining the APRC in October 2005, Michael worked in both the private and public sectors. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and holds a PhD in economics from Cornell University. It is his hope that this fellowship will support MBA students from Greater China.
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Mathews (MBA 1993) and Nandini Cherian Fellowship
The Mathews and Nandini Cherian Fellowship was established through the generosity of Mathews Cherian (MBA 1993) in honor of his 25th Reunion to support HBS students who are graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mathews is a partner, portfolio manager, and analyst investor in the technology sector at the Capital Group Companies. After earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in computer science from MIT, he worked at Intel until he returned to Boston to attend HBS. Mathews joined Boston Consulting Group after graduation, and then became a partner at Pangaea in 1997. Grateful for his science and engineering background, he hopes his fellowship will support students coming to HBS from the sciences.
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Neil Chheda (MBA 2012) and Prapti Mittal (MBA 2012) Fellowship
Neil Chheda and Prapti Mittal (both MBA 2012) generously established this fellowship on the occasion of their 5th Reunion. Chheda is cofounder and managing director at Romulus Capital. Previously, he was an entrepreneur and product manager in Silicon Valley after beginning his career as a management consultant at McKinsey. In addition to his MBA from HBS, Chheda holds a BA from Yale University. Mittal is a VP and head of mergers and acquisitions at the Game Show Network, Sony Pictures Entertainment. Prior to this, she served as a partner at Terawatt Ventures, where she led investments in early-stage technology companies. Mittal started her career as a senior data scientist at the World Bank. In addition to her MBA from HBS, she holds a master's in environmental engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelors in civil engineering from Punjab Engineering College.
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Ajai Chowdhry Fellowship
Kunal Chowdhry (MBA 2010) established this fellowship in honor of his father, Ajai Chowdhry, and his 10th Reunion. This fellowship will support students from India and students with a background or interest in engineering. Ajai was one of the original founders of the HCL Group in India. He was conferred the Padma Bhushan by the president of India for his key role in building the Indian IT industry from the ground up. With a driving vision of "IT for the masses," Ajai has been on several government committees working toward bringing PCs and broadband into every village in India. Kunal manages his family's investment company in Singapore. He has invested in more than 30 startups in Asia with a focus on HR technology companies. He earned an MA from the University of Cambridge.
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Ina W. Coleman (MBA 1986) and Alan J. Wilson (MBA 1986) Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Ina W. Coleman and Alan J. Wilson (both MBA 1986), this fellowship will support students who are members of the African American Student Union at HBS. Coleman is an organizational development consultant focusing on gender equity, inclusion, and diversity. A graduate of Stanford University, she serves on several boards, including the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors, and Stanford's Council of the School of Humanities and Sciences and its Clayman Institute for Gender Research. She is also vice chair of the board of directors of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council. Wilson has more than 30 years of investment experience, including 25 years at Capital Group, where he is a portfolio manager. He is also a member of the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors. Wilson received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from MIT.
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Edward W. Conard (MBA 1982) Fellowship
The Edward W. Conard Fellowship was established through the generosity of Edward W. Conard (MBA 1982) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Conard is currently a managing director at Bain Capital. Prior to this position, he was a director of Wasserstein Perella, where he headed the firm's Transaction Development Group, and a vice president at Bain & Company, where he headed the firm's operations practice and managed major client relationships in the industrial manufacturing and consumer goods industries. Conard holds a BSE in operations research from the University of Michigan. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from the United States with a background or interest in math, management information systems, or engineering.
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Connaughton Family (MBA 1994) Fellowship
The Connaughton Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Stephanie Formica Connaughton and John P. Connaughton (MBA 1994) in honor of John's 30th Reunion and Nitin Nohria's time as dean of HBS. This fellowship supports students enrolled in the HBS and SEAS joint MS/MBA program. John is co-managing partner of Bain Capital and global head of Bain Capital Private Equity. He serves on many public and private boards, including as a board member of IQVIA, and he is a co-owner of the Boston Celtics. Stephanie is a mentor and advisor for early-stage companies. Her Harvard involvement includes participating in the Harvard Business Analytics Program, the SEAS Dean's Advisory Cabinet, and the FAS Dean's Council, and being a Consumer Innovation Fellow at the Harvard i-lab. John and Stephanie serve on the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors.
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Conte (MBA 1989) First Generation Fund
The Pierre and Isabel Conte First Generation Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jean-Pierre L. Conte (MBA 1989) in recognition of his 20th Reunion and in honor and appreciation of his parents' achievements as first-generation Americans. Conte is currently the chairman and managing director of Genstar Capital LLC, where he is responsible for acquisitions, divestitures, and oversight of portfolio companies in a number of industries including life sciences and industrial technologies. Prior to joining Genstar in 1995, Conte was a principal at The NTC Group Inc., a private equity firm focused on industrial technology companies. He began his career at Chase Manhattan Bank in 1985. Conte holds an undergraduate degree from Colgate University. It is the donor's hope that this fund will encourage immigrants or the children of immigrants to pursue MBA degrees at HBS.
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George H. Cornelson IV (MBA 1955) MBA Program, Class of 1955 Endowment
The George H. Cornelson IV MBA Program, Class of 1955 Endowment was established through the estate of the late George H. Cornelson IV (MBA 1955). A respected leader throughout the textile industry, Cornelson began his career at Clinton Mills, in South Carolina, eventually becoming vice president in 1958 and president in 1979. When he retired as CEO in 1986, the company operated 11 plants in six states. Cornelson served as chairman of The Bailey Foundation for more than 40 years, helping to improve the lives of many in South Carolina. Cornelson earned a BA in textile management from North Carolina State University before attending HBS. He fulfilled his ROTC commitment by serving as a lieutenant in the Air Force. This endowment will support financial aid for deserving MBA students.
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Gerald Wallace Coughlin (MBA 1950) Fellowship
The Gerald Wallace Coughlin Fellowship was established by Jennifer Eplett Reilly (MBA 1990) and Sean Reilly (AMP 160, 2001) in honor of Jennifer's 25th Reunion and Jennifer's uncle, Gerald Wallace Coughlin (MBA 1950). Coughlin had a career in finance, served in the US Navy, and was a faithful community servant. He is described as having been "a gem of a human being"—a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle. By providing future students with a life-changing HBS education, this fellowship honors the leadership and strength of character that Coughlin embodied throughout his life.
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Brian (MBA 1986) and Jennifer Coulter Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Brian (MBA 1986) and Jennifer Coulter in honor of Brian's 35th Reunion to support students who have worked at a startup or have a background or interest in entrepreneurship. Brian is the chief development officer of JBG SMITH and a member of both the Investment and Executive Committees. He is also involved in numerous charitable causes focusing on education, affordable housing, and services for the less fortunate. He received his BA, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Rutgers College. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors for Washington Performing Arts, an organization that brings music and dance to the community and provides artistic learning opportunities for children. She is also a member of the Ambassadors Council for N Street Village, an organization that empowers homeless and low-income women in the Washington, DC, area.
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Brian (MBA 1986) and Jennifer Coulter Fellowship
In honor of his 35th Reunion, Brian (MBA 1986) and Jennifer Coulter established this fellowship to support students who have worked at a startup or have a background or interest in entrepreneurship. Brian is a senior advisor of JBG Smith, a publicly traded real estate investment trust. He earned a BA from Rutgers University and is on the board of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation. He has served as a board member of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association and founding board member of the Washington Downtown Business Improvement District and Rosslyn Business Improvement District. Jennifer is on the board of directors for Washington Performing Arts and is a member of the Ambassadors Council for N Street Village, which helps homeless and low-income women in Washington, DC. She previously worked in the commercial insurance industry. Brian and Jennifer divide their time between Gulf Stream, Florida and Bethesda, Maryland. They have three children, one of whom is a second-year student at HBS.
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Andrew Crawford (MBA 2008) Fellowship
Andrew Crawford (MBA 2008) created this fellowship in honor of his 10th Reunion. He is a managing director and global head of the consumer sector at General Atlantic. Crawford serves on the board of directors of Authentic Brands Group, European Wax Center, Joe & The Juice, Torchy's Tacos, and Zimmermann. He is a board observer of Tory Burch and a former director of Too Faced Cosmetics and Barteca Holdings. Previously, he was on the investment team at Advent International, where he served on multiple boards, including those of Bojangles and Five Below. Additionally, Crawford is involved with a number of nonprofit organizations, including the Partnership for the Homeless. He graduated cum laude with a BS from Washington and Lee University.
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Glenn (MBA 1988) and Mary Jane (MBA 1988) Creamer Fellowship
The Glenn and Mary Jane Creamer Fellowship was established by the couple (both MBA 1988) in honor of their 25th Reunion and the HBS Campaign. Mary Jane and Glenn believe that financial constraints should never prevent talented students from engaging in the HBS experience that was so transformative in their lives. Mary Jane previously served as a consultant at Monitor Company, a management consulting firm in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In recent years, she has devoted time to her family's philanthropic interests, community organizations, and raising the couple's four children. She serves on the Williams College President's Advisory Council and on the board of Catholic Relief Services. Glenn is a senior managing director of Providence Equity Partners, a global private equity firm focused on investments in media, communications, education, and information services. He serves as a director of various charities, including the Catholic Relief Services Foundation, Mustard Seed Communities, American Friends of Jamaica, and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. Together, they are members of the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors and previously served as vice chairs of the HBS Campaign, and Class of 1988 fundraising co-chairs.
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Crestwood Fellowship
The Crestwood Fellowship was established through the generosity of an anonymous donor in honor of Professor William A. Sahlman (MBA 1975, PhDBE 1982). This fellowship will sustain HBS’s need-blind admissions policy, which admits students based on their leadership potential rather than their ability to pay for their education, and it will encourage new graduates to make broader career choices based on their desired impact rather than their debts—be it by returning to their home region, working in the social or public sectors, or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Abby and Andrew Crisses Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
Alexander Charles Crisses (MBA 2008) was inspired to establish the Abby and Andrew Crisses Fellowship by his parents’ lifetime commitment to education, healthcare, philanthropy and supporting their community. This fund was named after his parents in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary and 70th and 75th birthdays. This fund will support students with a background in healthcare, and who have exemplary values and dedication to service.
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Michael F. Cronin (MBA 1977) Fellowship
The Michael F. Cronin Fellowship was established through the generosity of Michael F. Cronin (MBA 1977) in celebration of his 30th Reunion. Cronin is the cofounder and managing partner of Weston Presidio, a private equity firm, and is a long-standing volunteer for HBS. He is currently serving as HBS Fund chairman and 30th Reunion gift committee co-chair, and is a member of the Alumni Board of Directors and the Fellowship Advisory Board. Cronin, also a graduate of Harvard College and a fellowship recipient himself, established this fellowship in recognition of the profound effect HBS has had on his life and his desire to provide the same opportunity to others. This fellowship will support deserving students with a background and/or an ongoing interest in social enterprise.
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Ashraf M. Dahod (MBA 1981) Fellowship
The Ashraf M. Dahod Fellowship was established through the generosity of Ashraf M. Dahod (MBA 1981) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Dahod is the cofounder, CEO and president of Starent Networks Corp., a designer and developer of mobile infrastructure equipment for wireless networks. Prior to Starent, Dahod cofounded NetCore Systems, which was acquired by Tellabs and Sigma Networks Systems, which was acquired by Standard Microsystems Corporation. Directly following his graduation from HBS, Dahod founded Applitek Corporation, which developed the first cable modem. It was later renamed LANcity and was acquired by Bay Networks. Dahod holds a BSc (physics) from the University of Bombay, a BSEE from the University of Michigan, an MSEE from Stanford University, and an MSEM from Northeastern University. Mr. Dahod has an abiding commitment to encourage and support women in business. Therefore, it is his hope that this fund will encourage women to pursue MBA degrees at the School.
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Alfred H. Daniels (MBA 1935) Fellowship
The Alfred H. Daniels Fellowship was established through the generosity of Stella Daniels in honor of Alfred Daniels (MBA 1935). Alfred Daniels graduated from Harvard College in 1933, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and followed that, in 1935, with his MBA from the Harvard Business School. His distinguished career at Federated Department Stores began in 1936 at Abraham & Straus and continued, after 20 years of success at A&S, at Burdines. As president and CEO of Burdines, Daniels expanded and revitalized the Florida chain. After his retirement from Federated, Daniels became a consultant and board member of The Gap, which he was invited to join in its infancy. Throughout his career—and as a guest lecturer at both the Business School and the Columbia Business School—he emphasized the creativity and rewards of the retail field. He was known as a developer of youthful, aggressive, professional organizations, and enjoyed working with and mentoring young people. He believed people were the heart of retailing. It is the donor's hope to support a student who holds a perspective that emphasizes business ethics and social responsibility combined with a global sensibility.
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Bracken P. Darrell (MBA 1991) Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Bracken P. Darrell (MBA 1991) in honor of his 30th Reunion, this fellowship supports students who hold an undergraduate degree in English or who attended a liberal arts college. Darrell majored in English at Hendrix College, a small liberal arts college in Arkansas. At HBS, he was a fellowship student himself, and hopes to enable other English and liberal arts majors to attend the School and sustain the benefits of a liberal arts education in a STEM-focused world. Darrell is CEO of Logitech, having previously held general management roles at General Electric, Procter & Gamble, Gillette, and Whirlpool. He identifies his three most formative career roles as brand manager of the iconic Old Spice brand during its turnaround, president of Braun, and his current position at Logitech, where he is helping the company to grow.
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Jack L. Davies (MBA 1950) Memorial Fellowship
The Jack L. Davies Memorial Fellowship was established through a generous bequest from Lou Ann Davies in memory of her brother, Jack L. Davies (MBA 1950). This fellowship will recognize her brother's experience at HBS, serve as a lasting tribute to his memory, and enable students, particularly those from California, to pursue their own passions and varied career paths. In 1965, Jack Davies left a successful career in marketing and management consulting in Los Angeles to purchase a historic winery in Napa Valley that had been abandoned. He and his wife, Jamie, restored the property and went on to make world-class sparkling wines. Davies was a leader in the movement to establish the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, which protects the region's agricultural lands. Schramsberg Vineyards continues to flourish with a second generation, and in 2001, the Davies family created a cabernet sauvignon named in Jack's honor.
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Davis (MBA 2003) Family Fellowship
Kathryn Davis (MBA 2003) and Andrew Davis created this fellowship to support students who are the first in their families to attend college. Kathryn earned an AB magna cum laude in fine arts from Harvard College in 1993. She is the founder and owner of Pickett's Press, an e-commerce stationery business. Andrew graduated from Colby College in 1985 and has more than 30 years of experience in investment management. He is president of Davis Selected Advisors and is also the portfolio manager of the Davis Real Estate Fund and numerous private accounts. Previously, he worked at PaineWebber Inc. managing its convertible security research and closed-end fund research departments. In 2015 he received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Colby College.
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Timothy T. Day (MBA 1964) Marine Corps Executive Education Fellowship
The Timothy T. Day Marine Corps Executive Education Fellowship was established through the generosity of the Timothy T. Day Foundation Inc. in collaboration with the US Marine Corps. Timothy T. Day (MBA 1964) is founder, chairman, and CEO of Bar-S Foods Co., a leading manufacturer and marketer of processed meat products. Day served as a line officer in the US Marine Corps, and he recognizes the combination of Marine Corps and HBS training as being extraordinarily powerful and having provided him unparalleled preparation for high-level responsibilities. This fund is to be awarded to high-potential senior Marine Corps officers on active duty attending the Advanced Management Program or similar leadership development programs at HBS. It is the donors' hope that this fellowship will further enhance the intellectual capital and capabilities of the US Marine Corps.
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Thompson Dean (MBA 1984) Fellowship
The Thompson Dean Fellowship was established through the generosity of Thompson Dean (MBA 1984) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Dean is managing partner and CEO of Avista Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm he cofounded in 2005. Previously, Dean led one of the largest private equity franchises in the world, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. He received his MBA with high distinction as a Baker Scholar and is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he was an Echols Scholar. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students with a background or interest in private equity.
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Robert V. Delaney Jr. (MBA 1986) Fellowship
The Robert V. Delaney Jr. Fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert V. Delaney Jr. (MBA 1986) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Delaney is currently a partner at Crestview Partners. Prior to joining Crestview in 2007 he was a partner at Goldman Sachs, where he served in a variety of leadership positions including head of the principal investment area in Asia, head of the principal investment area in Japan, and head of the global leveraged finance group. He also headed the firm's workout, advisory, and restructuring business. He is a director of Select Energy Systems and Symbion. Delaney graduated from Hamilton College, where he serves as a trustee. It is his hope that this MBA fellowship will make the transforming educational experience of HBS accessible to the broadest range of talented students.
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Diane S. Detering-Paddison (MBA 1985) and Christopher Paddison Christian Fellowship
The Diane S. Detering-Paddison and Christopher Paddison Christian Fellowship was established through a generous bequest from Diane Detering-Paddison (MBA 1985) in honor of her 25th Reunion. Detering-Paddison is an active alumna of HBS and has served in a number of volunteer positions, including providing leadership for her 25th Reunion Campaign in 2010. This fund is to be awarded to students who are members of the HBS Christian Fellowship Student Organization.
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Dillard Family (MBA 2011) Fellowship
The Dillard Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Erin and Brian Dillard (both MBA 2011) in honor of their 10th Reunion. Erin and Brian met as undergraduates at Harvard College and were married shortly before returning to Harvard as classmates at HBS. Brian returned to KKR after graduation and currently leads KKR's credit business in Asia. Erin, who also earned a master's degree from HGSE, has a deep interest in education access and affordability, and has spent her career working with schools and non-profits on issues of strategy and governance. Erin and Brian enjoy dividing their time between Hong Kong and Long Island. They are the proud parents of three boys.
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DiNovi (MBA 1988) Family Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
The DiNovi Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Anthony Joseph DiNovi (MBA 1988) in honor of his 35th Reunion. DiNovi has worked at Thomas H. Lee Partners in the private equity business since his graduation from HBS. He served as co-CEO of THL for over 17 years and is currently chairman. He has served on the board of directors of several private and public companies over his career and has been actively involved in numerous philanthropic organizations focused on education and healthcare. He earned an AB from Harvard College in 1984.
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Maureen and Victor (MBA 1994) Dodig Fellowship
Maureen Dodig and Victor Dodig (MBA 1994) established this fellowship in honor of Victor's 25th Reunion to support MBA students from Canada and members of the Women's Student Association at HBS. Victor is president and CEO of the CIBC group of companies. He serves on the board of directors of CIBC, the C.D. Howe Institute, and the Business Council of Canada. Maureen earned an AB from Harvard College and a JD from Boston College Law School, and she clerked for Justice Ruth Abrams. She serves on the boards of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Soulpepper Theatre Company, and the Toronto Arts Foundation. Victor and Maureen live in Toronto and have four children.
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Hunt Doering (MBA 2002) Fellowship
In honor of his 15th Reunion, Hunt Doering (MBA 2002) established this fellowship to sustain the School's need-blind admissions policy. Doering, a managing director at the Baupost Group, resides in London, where he focuses on European real estate investments for funds managed by the firm. He is also responsible for new joint venture partner and real estate operating partner relationships. Prior to joining Baupost, Doering was a managing director at Northwood Investors and previously held positions at Oak Hill Advisors and Morgan Stanley. Doering graduated from Cornell University magna cum laude with a BA in economics. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio.
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Doft (MBA 1995 and 1996) Family Fellowship
With the goal of providing financial support to deserving MBA students, Jacob Doft (MBA 1995) and Suzanne Doft (MBA 1996) generously established the Doft Family Fellowship in honor of their 25th Reunion. Jacob is CEO of Highline Capital Management LLC. Suzanne is a board member for several organizations, including United Jewish Appeal of New York, AMIT Children, American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, and Penn Hillel. Jacob and Suzanne received their bachelor's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 and 1992, respectively.
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Dombalagian (MBA 2001) and Panossian (MBA 2003) Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
The Dombalagian and Panossian Fellowship was established through the generosity of Vahe A. Dombalagian (MBA 2001) and Armen R. Panossian (MBA 2003) in honor of Dombalagian’s 25th Reunion, and Panossian’s 20th Reunion. It is their hope that this fellowship will support students from Armenia. Dombalagian is a managing director and co-head of MDP’s Financial Services team. He currently serves on the boards of several companies including, but not limited to, The Amynta Group, Ankura Consulting Group, The Ardonagh Group, and NFP, as well as nonprofit organizations such as the Children of Armenia Fund. Panossian is a managing director and head of performing credit at Oaktree. He joined Oaktree in 2007 as a senior member of its Global Opportunities group. Panossian earned an MS in health services research from Stanford Medical School and a JD from Harvard Law School. He serves on the advisory board of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and is a member of the State Bar of California.
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Clare Marie Doris Doctoral Fellowship
The Clare Marie Doris Doctoral Fellowship was established in memory of Clare Marie Doris by her parents, Mary C. Sauer and Robert J. Doris (MBA 1977/JD 1978). Shortly after her birth on March 31, 1992, Clare was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare pediatric liver disease, and after two liver transplants, she died at 16 months. Clare's parents wished to make a meaningful contribution in her name. As business school graduates (and successful entrepreneurs) themselves, they recognize the importance of the School's Doctoral Program in making the transformative educational experience of HBS accessible to the broadest range of talented doctoral students. This fellowship will support students who, without financial aid, would be unable to pursue their studies and conduct research.
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D'souza (MBA 2008) Family Fellowship
Marybeth (Williams) D'souza (MBA 2008) and Peter D'souza established the D'souza Family Fellowship to support students from Indiana or the midwestern United States. Marybeth's professional experience includes working for Eli Lilly & Company and Salesforce. She currently focuses on the technology sector at Deloitte Consulting. Marybeth also serves as a facilitator for an HBS Alumnae Circle in the Bay Area. Peter is a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and a physician in the Stanford Hospital Emergency Department. In addition, he is medical director for Stanford Life Flight and multiple fire departments in Santa Clara County. Peter earned a BS in psychobiology from USC and an MD from UCLA before completing his residency in emergency medicine and a fellowship in emergency medical services at Stanford.
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Duncan (MBA 1986) Family Doctoral Fellowship
The Duncan Family Doctoral Fellowship was established by Charles W. Duncan Jr. and Charles W. Duncan III (MBA 1986) to provide resources to recruit, retain, and support exceptional HBS doctoral candidates. Charles W. Duncan III has spent his career in investment banking and private equity investing. He is president of Duncan Capital Management (DCM). DCM and related entities are active in structuring financing for, directly investing in, and providing strategic advice to small-to-midsize private companies. In addition, DCM oversees a portfolio of public, private, and real estate investments. Charles W. Duncan III is also involved in the operations of several private companies and nonprofits, and serves on their boards.
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Denise Dupré and Mark Nunnelly (MBA 1984) Fund for MS/MBA Students
This fund was established by Denise Dupré and Mark Nunnelly in honor of The Harvard Business School Campaign and Nunnelly's 35th Reunion. Dupré, the managing partner of Champagne Hospitality and a former dean and professor at the Boston University School of Hotel Administration, serves on the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors. Nunnelly, who has been closely involved with HBS since his graduation, currently serves as chair of the Board of Dean's Advisors. His most recent professional roles include secretary of the Office of Technology Services and Security for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and special advisor to Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker. Prior to his work with the Commonwealth, he was a managing director at Bain Capital and a partner at Bain & Company, and he also worked at Procter & Gamble. This fund will promote the expanding environment of collaboration and innovation between HBS and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences by supporting students enrolled in the MS/MBA joint degree program.
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Sharyn and Matt Eby (MBA 2002) Fellowship
The Sharyn and Matt Eby Fellowship was established through the generosity of Sharyn Eby and Matt Eby (MBA 2002) in honor of Matt's 10th Reunion. Matt is cofounder and partner of Tengram Capital Partners, a consumer private equity firm that invests in the consumer and retail sectors. Prior to Tengram, he founded and served as chief investment officer of JAWS Estates Capital, the private investment office of Barry Sternlicht (MBA 1986) and the Sternlicht family, and was an associate at Morgan Stanley. A graduate of the US Naval Academy and an officer in the US Navy for five years, Matt is active in organizations that support military veterans and their families. His desire to support fellow US Navy veterans inspired him to create this MBA fellowship.
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Mark D. Ein (MBA 1992) Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Mark D. Ein (MBA 1992), this fellowship honors his 25th Reunion and provides support to students from the Washington, D.C., area who seek the transformative experience of an HBS education. Ein is an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has created, acquired, invested in, and built a series of growth companies across a diverse set of industries over the course of his 25-year career. He supports and leads many local organizations, including the D.C. Public Education Fund as board chair, the D.C. Policy Center as cofounder, and the National Museum of Natural History as a board member. Ein has been inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame, and has received the Washington, D.C., Business Leader of the Year Award and the national Jefferson Award for public service. He holds a BS in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Frances Carol Eizenstat Fellowship
The Frances Carol Eizenstat Fellowship was established through the generosity of Mrs. Eizenstat's son, Brian Eizenstat (MBA 2003), and her husband, Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat. A graduate of Brandeis University, the late Frances Carol (Taylor) Eizenstat earned her master's degree in social work from Boston College and an MBA from George Washington University. She worked in a variety of jobs focused on helping low-income Americans, including positions at the Children's Defense Fund and the White House Conference on Families. As vice president of the Atlanta chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, Frances developed the first screening program for Tay-Sachs disease and created and co-chaired (with her husband) the Atlanta Institute of Jewish Studies. It is the Eizenstats' hope that this fellowship will encourage women with an interest in social enterprise to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Roni Elchahal (MBA 2011) Fellowship
The Roni Elchahal Fellowship was established with a gift from Roni Elchahal (MBA 2011) on the occasion of his 5th Reunion. This fellowship will support students from the Middle East. Elchahal lives in London, where he heads the capital partnering effort in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) for General Atlantic, a leading growth equity investment firm. Previously, he worked at CI Capital Partners and the Boston Consulting Group. Elchahal grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned degrees in economics and history.
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William Elfers (MBA 1943) Fellowship
The William Elfers Fellowship was established through the generosity of the estate of Ann R. Elfers to honor the memory of the late William Elfers (MBA 1943). Elfers started Greylock Partners, an innovative firm that emphasized collegiality and partnership. He worked for General Georges Doriot at the original venture capital firm, American Research and Development, and over the course of his 50 years in venture capital led investments in companies such as The Shipley Company, Digital Equipment Corporation, Teradyne, Brookstone, and Dymo Business Systems. He served on the board of directors of ITT, The Hartford, Westvaco, and the Sherman Fairchild Foundation. Elfers was a graduate of Princeton University and a recipient of the HBS Alumni Achievement Award. It is the Elfers family's hope that this fellowship will encourage children of immigrants to the United States to pursue an MBA at HBS and have access to the School's programs in entrepreneurship.
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Hisham H. El-Khazindar (MBA 2003) Fellowship
The Hisham H. El-Khazindar (MBA 2003) Fellowship was established through the generosity of Hisham El-Khazindar (MBA 2003) in honor of his 10th Reunion. El-Khazindar is the cofounder and managing director of Citadel Capital SAE, the Cairo-based investment company operating in Africa and the Middle East. He earned his BA in economics from The American University in Cairo, where he serves as a trustee and as a member of the advisory board for the School of Business. In addition, he is a member of the advisory council of the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, a trustee of the Cairo Children’s Cancer Hospital, and a fellow of the Aspen Institute’s Middle East Leadership Initiative. In 2013 El-Khazindar was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. It is Mr. El-Khazindar’s hope that this fellowship will support MBA students from Africa and the Middle East.
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Helmy (MBA 1980) and Charen El-Sherif Scholarship
The Helmy and Charen El-Sherif Scholarship was established by classmates, colleagues, and friends to honor Helmy H. El-Sherif (MBA 1980) and his wife, Charen El-Sherif. Helmy had an extraordinary 44-year career with IBM, ultimately serving as program director. As a volunteer at HBS, he served on the Alumni Board, raised over $25 million as Class of 1980 Fund Chair, and helped set a record for total giving at his 30th Reunion. He is a graduate of Ain Shams University in his native Cairo, Egypt, and holds a master's degree and PhD in electrical engineering from Michigan State University. He offers this advice to new HBS graduates: "Focus on building friendships along with fortunes. Friends are more important than money." This fund is be awarded to deserving MBA students from the United States.
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John P. Endicott (MBA 1941) Fellowship
The John P. Endicott Fellowship was established through a generous bequest of John P. Endicott (MBA 1941). Endicott's career began at Douglas Aircraft and was followed by affiliations with other manufacturers of high-tech products, many in the aerospace industry. He was a graduate of Pomona College. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Philip (MBA 1993) and Mary (MBA 1993) Erdoes Fellowship
Philip G. Erdoes and Mary C. Erdoes (both MBA 1993) established this fellowship in honor of their 25th Reunions. Philip is the founder and CEO of Bear Ventures, The New Traditionalists, and ducduc. He serves on the Council on Foreign Relations, the TEDx national board, and the national advisory board of the American Film Institute. He earned a BS from Oklahoma State University and a JD from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Mary is CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Asset & Wealth Management and serves on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Investor Advisory Committee on Financial Markets. She earned a BS from Georgetown University and is a board member of the Robin Hood Foundation, the US Fund for UNICEF, and the US-China Business Council. Mary and Philip live in New York City with their three daughters.
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Oliver (MBA 2004) and Chandler Bass Evans Fellowship
The Oliver and Chandler Bass Evans Fellowship was established through the generosity of Oliver Evans (MBA 2004) and Chandler Bass Evans in honor of Oliver's 10th Reunion. This fellowship will encourage graduates of Oxford University and Harvard University to pursue an MBA at HBS. Oliver is a cofounder of Dorsal Capital Management, which is a long-short equity vehicle focused on the consumer and technology sectors. He launched the firm in September 2009 with Ryan Frick, with whom he worked previously at SAC Capital Advisors. Chandler, a 2000 graduate of Harvard College, was an assistant general counsel at Oak Hill Capital Partners before the couple moved to the Bay Area from New York City.
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Deborah A. Farrington (MBA 1976) Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs
The Deborah A. Farrington Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs was established through the generosity of Deborah A. Farrington (MBA 1976), in honor of her 35th Reunion. Farrington is a founder and general partner of StarVest Partners LP, one of the earliest women majority owned VC firms, and has been named to the Forbes Midas 100 List of top venture capitalists in the United States multiple times. She has served on numerous private and public boards and has chaired all major board committees. She currently serves on the boards of directors of NCR, Inc., Ceridian, and Cumulus Media, and several StarVest portfolio companies. Previous positions include lead director of the board at NetSuite, president & CEO of Victory Ventures LLC, chairman of Staffing Resources Inc., managing director of Asian Oceanic Group, and a division director and vice president of Merrill Lynch & Co. At HBS, she has served as a vice president of the Alumni Board and as a member of the Dean's Visiting Committee. She currently is chair of the HBS Club of New York. She is a graduate of Smith College where she served on its board of trustees and chaired its Investment Committee. This fellowship will encourage women to pursue an MBA at the School and to become entrepreneurs.
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Fascitelli Family Fellowship
The Fascitelli Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Michael D. Fascitelli (MBA 1982) and Elizabeth C. Fascitelli (MBA 1984) in honor of each of their 25th Reunions. Michael worked as president of Vornado Realty Trust, one of the largest owners and managers of real estate in the United States. Elizabeth is currently a partner managing director at Goldman Sachs. Both serve on the board of the New York University Child Study Center. Michael is also a trustee of The Rockefeller University and a board member of St. Bernard's School. Michael is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, and Elizabeth is a graduate of Dartmouth College. Dedicated Harvard alumni, Elizabeth and Michael have served on the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors since 2003. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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William F. (MBA 1992) and Rae C. Faulk Fellowship
William F. Faulk (MBA 1992) and Rae Cleveland Faulk established this fellowship in honor of William's 25th Reunion. The fellowship supports students who are members of the HBS Christian Fellowship student organization, preferably those from the southeastern United States or those who have a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship. Passionate about the hospitality and service industry, William worked in various roles at Chick-fil-A, starting in the marketing department and eventually becoming vice president of innovation and new ventures. While at HBS he was active in a variety of campus organizations and co-wrote a case with Professor Len Schlesinger. Rae's career began in the music industry, and she subsequently became invested in educational fine arts programs. She is a highly sought-after teacher and mentor, and leads several classes and programs. The couple enjoy helping others through nonprofit volunteering and community service.
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Bita Fazeli (MBA 2001) Section K Fellowship
The Bita Fazeli Section K Fellowship was established through the generosity of members of the MBA Class of 2001 Section K in honor of their 10th Reunion and in memory of their sectionmate, Bita Fazeli (MBA 2001). In 2003, when Fazeli learned that she was pregnant, she was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which she fought with her signature strength, will, and passion. Out of her tragic story lives today a healthy, beautiful young man, Bijan. Fazeli, a graduate of the University of Delaware, was a woman of stunning physical beauty who had a constant thirst for excitement and adventure. Her sectionmates were deeply touched and enriched by Fazeli, and they will remember her always. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Gregory S. Feldman (MBA 2011) Fellowship
The Gregory S. Feldman Fellowship was established through the generosity of Gregory Feldman (MBA 2011) on the occasion of his 5th Reunion. Feldman is a member of the distressed investments department at Davidson Kempner Capital Management, a hedge fund based in New York City. He has worked on various restructurings and investment opportunities in both the New York and London offices. Before attending HBS, he was an analyst at Goldman Sachs. Feldman holds a BA in economics from Dartmouth College.
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Domenic J. (MBA 1993) and Molly Ferrante Fellowship
This fellowship was established by Domenic J. Ferrante (MBA 1993) and Molly Ferrante in honor of Domenic’s 30th Reunion. Domenic is the managing partner of The Ferrante Group. He previously worked at Bain Capital, serving as managing director from 1999 to 2009, and during this time, he cofounded Brookside Capital, an affiliate of Bain Capital. He earned a BA in economics from the University of Michigan before earning an MBA at HBS. Molly began her career with the MassMutual Life Insurance Company as part of its real estate analyst program and continued to work in this capacity in positions of increasing responsibility for Chicago-based companies such as LaSalle National Bank and Mesirow Financial. She now dedicates her time to philanthropic initiatives. She earned a BA in economics from Michigan State University. Domenic and Molly reside with their four children in Naples, Florida.
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Ferrer (MBA 2006 and MBA 2009) Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Sophie Lippincott Ferrer (MBA 2006) and Andrew Ferrer (MBA 2009) in honor of their 15th and 10th Reunions. Sophie is a principal at Education First. Her career has focused on education policy in the public and private sectors, including roles with the New York City Department of Education, the Parthenon Group, and Standard & Poor's School Evaluation Services Group. She earned a bachelor's degree in history from Princeton University. Andrew is a managing director at General Atlantic, where he focuses on global growth equity investments in the consumer sector. He previously worked at Sycamore Partners, Warburg Pincus, and Berkshire Partners, and he earned an AB from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.
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Paul J. Finnegan (MBA 1982) Family Fellowship
The Paul J. Finnegan Family Fellowship Fund was established through the generosity of Paul Finnegan (MBA 1982) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Finnegan is co-CEO of Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity investment firm he cofounded in 1992. The company focuses on a number of industries including manufacturing, communications, consumer goods, financial services, and health care. Prior to Madison Dearborn's establishment, Finnegan worked at First Chicago Venture Capital. He is a 1975 graduate of Harvard College and has been an active member of the Harvard community, presently serving on the Board of Overseers. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Richard B. Fisher (MBA 1962) Fellowship
The Richard B. Fisher Fellowship was established to honor the memory of Richard B. Fisher (MBA 1962). Fisher had a distinguished career at Morgan Stanley, serving as president and later as chairman. He was an active and dedicated HBS alumnus who served on the Board of Dean’s Advisors and several class reunion committees. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students.
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Fouts Family Fellowship
The Fouts Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of John L. “Lou” Fouts (MBA 1996) and Heather Wister Fouts (MBA 1997). Lou is a partner at Water Street Capital, a large hedge fund, and he serves on the board of directors of the Jacksonville Zoo. Heather is a full-time mom and is actively involved in several philanthropic activities in the local area. Lou and Heather, along with their two sons, Paul and James, live in Jacksonville, Florida. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students with a preference for students from Jacksonville, Florida.
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Tracey and David (MBA 2003) Frankel Fellowship in Memory of Sheldon Cohen (MBA 1985)
The Tracey and David Frankel Fellowship was established through the generosity of David Frankel (MBA 2003) and Tracey Frankel in honor of David's 15th Reunion. Created in memory of Sheldon Cohen (MBA 1985), this fellowship will be awarded to students who are from or have prior work experience in Israel or South Africa. David is cofounder and managing partner of Founder Collective. He serves as a director on the board of Rand Merchant Bank and is involved with a variety of nonprofit organizations. In 2000, he was voted the South African Technology Achiever of the Century, and was later selected by the World Economic Forum for the Global Leader for Tomorrow program. David holds an honors degree in electrical engineering from Wits University in Johannesburg and an MBA with distinction from HBS.
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French (MBA 1974) Family Yellow Ribbon Program Fund
The French Family Yellow Ribbon Program was established through the generosity of Elaine French and John French (MBA 1974). This fund builds on the French Family Fellowship for Military Officers that the couple established in 2004. Elaine is a graduate of Wellesley College, the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Stanford University. She is a freelance writer and a committed volunteer and conservationist. John, the former COO of the real estate investment firm Spieker Properties Inc., has had a distinguished career as a naval aviator and captain in the US Marine Corps and as an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. A graduate of Harvard College, he has served on numerous University committees and on HBS advisory boards for fellowships and for the California Research Center. He is also involved in the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, which assists service members and their families. The French Family Yellow Ribbon Program will encourage veterans of the US Armed Forces to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Giorgio (MBA 2007) and Maria Toneva (MBA 2008) Furlani Fellowship
The Giorgio Furlani and Maria Toneva Furlani Fellowship was established through the generosity of Giorgio Furlani (MBA 2007) and Maria Toneva Furlani (MBA 2008) in honor of their respective 5th Reunions. This fellowship will support students from Eastern Europe. Giorgio is an associate portfolio manager at Elliott Management in London, a $25 billion hedge fund founded in 1977, where he focuses on special situations investing. Previously, he worked at Apollo Management, Silver Point, and Lehman Brothers. In addition to his MBA, he earned a degree in business and finance, summa cum laude, from Bocconi University in Milan. Maria is an analyst at Newton Investment Management in London, focusing on investments in the consumer sector globally. She holds degrees from HBS, the Wharton School, and the School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, and won the Brendan Wood Top Gun Analyst award several years in a row. Giorgio and Maria met while at HBS and will forever be grateful to the School for bringing them together.
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Future Global Leaders Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Hong-Chen Wei (MBA 2014) to help encourage students from China, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan to pursue an MBA at HBS. Wei is the executive director of Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation, one of the largest food-and-beverage groups in China. He led Tingyi's effort to form strategic alliances with PepsiCo and Starbucks and partnerships with The Walt Disney Company and the NBA in China. Wei earned a bachelor's degree from Imperial College London and a master's degree from Waseda University, Japan.
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Professor David A. Garvin Fellowship
Jason S. Mironov (MBA 2012) established the Professor David A. Garvin Fellowship on the occasion of his 10th Reunion to honor the memory of David A. Garvin, a beloved HBS professor. Garvin joined the HBS faculty in 1979 and taught a variety of courses in the School's MBA and Executive Education programs. A prolific case writer, he was known for his mastery of participant-based teaching and his ability to help others understand the pedagogy. Garvin was the first and a longtime faculty chair of the Christensen Center for Teaching and Learning. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard College and his PhD in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Scholarly and teaching work aside, Professor Garvin was perhaps best known for who he was as a person.
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Claude Geismar (MBA 1948) Fellowship
The Claude Geismar Fellowship was established by Raphael Geismar (MBA 2006) at his 10th Reunion in honor of his late father, Claude Geismar (MBA 1948). Claude (1922-2015) was a native of Wintzenheim, Alsace, France, and a decorated World War II veteran. Following the war, he moved to the United States to begin his studies at HBS, and upon graduation, he held senior positions with Signal Oil, Occidental Petroleum, Mack Trucks, and Garrett AiResearch. Claude left the oil industry to develop his family business, Geismar Corporation, which he led for 30 years and developed into a leader in railway equipment manufacturing. Raphael, a native of Paris, was valedictorian of Audencia Nantes in 2003 and graduated with distinction from HBS. He has served as chairman and CEP of Stumec Corporation, is the chairman of the supervisory board of Geismar Corporation, and is chairman and founder of Ikky Limited.
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George (MBA 1966) Leadership Fellows
The George Leadership Fellows fund was established through the generosity of Penny George and William W. "Bill" George (MBA 1966) in honor of Bill's 40th Reunion. The former CEO of Medtronic Inc., Bill was awarded the School's highest honor, the Alumni Achievement Award, in 1997, and he now serves as a professor of management practice and is the Henry B. Arthur Fellow of Ethics at HBS. Dedicated supporters of HBS, Penny and Bill serve as members of the Board of Dean's Advisors, and Bill has been an active volunteer and leader for his class's reunion campaigns. The Georges began supporting fellowships at the School in 1998 to recognize the importance of the perspective that international students bring to the MBA classroom. It is their hope that this fellowship will help to ensure that opportunities to attend HBS are available to students with an interest in public service, particularly those enrolled in HBS's joint degree program with the Harvard Kennedy School.
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Gigi and Baba Fellowship
The Gigi and Baba Fellowship was established through the generosity of an anonymous donor honoring two strong and amazing grandmothers: Gloria "Gigi" Strasburger and Dorothy "Baba" Ressler. This gift is intended to enable students from diverse backgrounds and interests to pursue their goals and entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Thomas (AMP 93, 1984) and Mary Gilbane Fellowship
The Thomas and Mary Gilbane Fellowship was established through the generosity of Eleanor Gilbane and Dan Gilbane (MBA 2005) with the Gilbane family on the occasion of Dan's 5th Reunion. It is Eleanor and Dan's intention that this fund honor Dan's parents' many contributions to his education. For generations, the Gilbane family has shown a commitment to education. In this tradition, Mary Gilbane and Tom Gilbane (AMP 93, 1984) encouraged and supported their children to seek excellence in their lives, particularly through education. Inspired by this goal and with his parents' support, Dan was able to attend HBS, which ultimately helped nurture the skills and background necessary for him to pursue a career as a fifth-generation family leader of Gilbane Building Company. This fund is to be awarded to students with a background in the construction, real estate development, or real estate finance industries.
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Jaime (MBA 1980) and Raquel Gilinski Fellowship
The Jaime and Raquel Gilinski Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jaime Gilinski (MBA 1980) and his wife, Raquel Gilinski. Jaime is an established investor with extensive experience across different sectors throughout Latin America and the United States. He has spent the majority of his career in Colombia working on business strategy for a number of companies. He currently has extensive holdings in the banking, real estate, and telecommunications sectors. The Gilinskis have been committed to providing opportunity to bright students from Latin America throughout their lives. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from Colombia and Panama, with a secondary preference for students from other Latin American countries including Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Sanford H. Goldstein (MBA 1941) Endowment
The Sanford H. Goldstein Endowment was established through a generous bequest from Sanford Goldstein (MBA 1954). Goldstein was a graduate of Yale University. After attending HBS, he served in the US Army and then embarked on a career in real estate development. He worked for both Macy's and McCrory's before striking out on his own to develop shopping centers in the Midwest and Northeast. One of his former partners and a lifelong friend described him as "an honest, intelligent businessman, with whom he never had a cross word in 30 years." In later years, Goldstein developed an interest in American art and spent time assembling a noteworthy collection of paintings and sculpture. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Lawrence E. Golub (JD/MBA 1983) Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Lawrence E. Golub (JD/MBA 1983), this fellowship honors his 35th Reunion and supports students enrolled in the joint JD/MBA program at HBS and Harvard Law School. Golub is the CEO of Golub Capital, is active in charitable and civic organizations, and is one of three private members of the New York State Financial Control Board. He is president of the Harvard JD-MBA Alumni Association and a member of the Advisory Council of the Harvard Kennedy School's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government. Golub earned an AB magna cum laude in economics from Harvard College. He was a Baker Scholar at HBS and served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review at Harvard Law School.
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Gonzales (MBA 2012) Family Fellowship
The Gonzales Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Vince Gonzales (MBA 2012) and Gissele Gonzales in honor of Vince's 5th Reunion. It will support students who are the first in their family to graduate from college. Vince is a member of the fixed-income investment group at The Capital Group Companies and serves as a director of the Value Schools Foundation Board. He is a graduate of Stanford University and resides in Los Angeles.
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Michael Gorzynski (MBA 2007) and Winnie Ma (MBA 2007) Fellowship
The Michael Gorzynski and Winnie Ma Fellowship was established through the generosity of Michael Gorzynski and Winnie Ma (both MBA 2007) in honor of their 10th Reunion. Prior to attending HBS, Gorzynski spent two years as an associate at Spectrum Equity Investors and later joined Third Point. In 2011, he was a visiting scholar at HBS and a researcher working with Professor Robin Greenwood to coauthor an HBS case. He is now a managing partner at MG Capital Partners. Ma received her BA in history from Yale College. After graduating from HBS, she spent three years as a merchandiser at Louis Vuitton. In 2010 she became an associate director of watches and fine jewelry merchandising and marketing at Chanel, where she is now the executive director of the high jewelry department.
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Chris (MBA 2002) and Jen Graham Fellowship
The Chris and Jen Graham Fellowship was established through the generosity of Christopher Graham (MBA 2002) in honor of his 20th Reunion. Graham is a senior managing director at Starwood Capital Group, where he supervises the firm's investments in the Americas. Graham is also a member of the firm's executive and investment committee, as well as the investment committee for Starwood Property Trust. Graham earned a bachelor's degree in finance from James Madison University. His wife, Jen Graham, is a former teacher. They live in Virginia with their two children.
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Joe Grasser (MBA 1976) Entrepreneurial Leadership Fund
The Joe Grasser Entrepreneurial Leadership Fund was established through the generosity of the friends and family of Joe Grasser (MBA 1976). Grasser graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Latin American studies, spent a year in Peru where he established a school for karate, and returned to the United States where he joined Chase Manhattan Bank. While at HBS, he and two fellow classmates formed NKG Consulting. After graduation, Grasser joined The Saddlebrook Corporation, a startup software company where he held the first official sales and marketing position. Grasser passed away at the age of 32. He was a leader in all his pursuits and inspired many others to start their own businesses. This fund is designed to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurial leadership and is to be awarded to deserving MBA or DBA students who founded businesses prior to attending HBS or to students who have demonstrated interested in entrepreneurship while enrolled at the School.
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Anne Dias Griffin and Kenneth C. Griffin Fellowship
The Anne Dias Griffin and Kenneth C. Griffin Fellowship was established through the generosity of Anne Dias Griffin (MBA 1997) and Kenneth C. Griffin (AB 1989). The fellowship will support MBA students from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom at HBS, as well as students pursuing a joint degree with the Harvard Kennedy School.
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Doug and Ann Grissom (MBA 1993) Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Doug Grissom (MBA 1993) and Ann Grissom in honor of Doug’s 25th Reunion. Doug is a managing director and team leader on the business and government software and services team of Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP). Prior to joining MDP, he was with Bain Capital in private equity and he also worked for McKinsey & Company and Goldman Sachs. Doug serves on the board of directors of BlueCat Networks, CoVant Technologies II, Fleet Complete, LGS Innovations, and LinQuest Corporation. Additionally, he is a board member at Amherst College, the Lincoln Park Zoo, METROSquash, the Museum of Science and Industry, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, and Churchill Downs.
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Michael (MBA 2010) and Neha (MBA 2011) Groeber Fellowship
The Michael and Neha Groeber Fellowship was established through the generosity of Michael Groeber (MBA 2010) and Neha Groeber (MBA 2011) in honor of their 5th Reunions. Michael is a cofounder and investment partner at Castik Capital Partners, a multi strategy firm specializing in investments in private and public equity. He holds a BSc in finance and international studies from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a Diplom-Betriebswirt from the European School of Business in Reutlingen, Germany. Neha is a project leader for The Boston Consulting Group. She holds a BSc in finance, accounting, and political science from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Nicholas A. Grouf (MBA 1995) Scholarship
The Nicholas A. Grouf Scholarship was established by Nicholas Grouf (MBA 1995). Grouf is founder and CEO of Spotrunner, having previously founded several successful, highly visible companies including PeoplePC and Firefly Network. He is an entrepreneur, an investor, and a philanthropist who is also an avid runner. This scholarship will support students attending Harvard College or HBS who demonstrate an interest in topics relating to public health, social entrepreneurship, or entrepreneurship.
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Celeste Guth (MBA 1986) Goldman Sachs Scholars Fellowship
The Celeste Guth Goldman Sachs Scholars Fellowship was established as a gift from Goldman Sachs Gives at the recommendation of Celeste Guth (MBA 1986). Guth is vice chairman, global financial institutions group, with the Goldman Sachs investment banking division. She is a graduate of City University of New York, Queens College. This fellowship acknowledges and appreciates the specific challenges women may face on their path toward success in traditionally male fields. It is the donors' hope that this fellowship will encourage women to pursue an MBA at HBS, particularly those who have an interest in finance.
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Leo A. Guthart (AB 1958, MBA 1960, DBA 1966) Fellowship
The Leo A. Guthart Fellowship was established through the generosity of Leo Guthart (MBA 1960) in honor of his 50th Reunion. Guthart is the founder and CEO of Topspin Partners LP and Topspin Partners LBO LP venture capital and buyout funds. Previously, he led the alarm system manufacturer Ademco to become the Pittway Corporation Security Group, a $1.5 billion world industry leader. Guthart endowed a chair at Harvard Medical School in honor of his late wife, Laurie Carrol Guthart. He has served on numerous boards, most recently as a trustee and treasurer on the executive committee of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he endowed the Guthart Discovery Tower. Long active at Hofstra University, the Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center is named in his honor. Guthart is a graduate of Harvard College and holds two degrees from HBS. This fellowship is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Maureen O. and James T. (MBA 1979) Hackett Fellowship
Maureen O. Hackett and James T. "Jim" Hackett (MBA 1979) generously established this fellowship in honor of Jim's 40th Reunion. Maureen serves as president of the Hackett Family Foundation, a member of the executive committee of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center board of visitors, a director of the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, and a member of the advisory board of the Texas Medical Center. A respected philanthropic leader, Maureen also serves as an advisor to numerous other mental health and educational organizations. Jim is a partner at Riverstone Holdings and serves as a director of Enterprise Products Partners, National Oilwell Varco, Fluor Corporation, and Sierra Oil & Gas. He is a former chairman of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and is a board member and former chairman of Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University, where he has served as an adjunct professor. The Hacketts have four adult children and three grandchildren who together constitute a philanthropic team committed to acting as agents of change in the realm of behavioral and mental health.
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Hesham (OPM 37, 2008) and Adlina (OPM 46, 2015) Hafez Family Fellowship
The Hesham and Adlina Hafez Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of the couple in honor of their HBS educational experience and their shared commitment to support students with demonstrated financial need. After Hesham attended the OPM program in 2008 and Adlina in 2015, they were inspired to make the HBS experience accessible to a broad range of students, especially those from Egypt, the Middle East, Africa, Malaysia, and Southeast Asia. Hesham is the founder and managing director of Paper Distribution International in Dubai. He was born in Egypt and raised in Austria. Adlina was born and raised in Malaysia and is the founder and managing director of Magic Solutions in Dubai.
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Barbara and Edmund A. (MBA 1964) Hajim Fellowship
Edmund A. Hajim (MBA 1964) established this fellowship in honor of his 55th Reunion to support students from the United States who are the first in their family to attend college. He is the chairman of HighVista Strategies, which he joined after serving as president of Diker Management LLC and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital LLC, ING Aeltus Group, and ING Furman Selz Asset Management. Edmund and his wife, Barbara Hajim, are dedicated HBS supporters, with the youngest of their three children having graduated from HBS in 2001. Edmund served as president of the HBS Alumni Association and on the Campaign Advisory Committee. He is also founder and board member of the Nantucket Golf Club, the Ocean Reef Foundation, and the Horatio Alger Association. He earned a BS from the University of Rochester, where he is chairman emeritus of the board of trustees.
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Julia and Eleanor Williams Hall Fellowship
The Julia and Eleanor Williams Hall Fellowship was established by Eleanor Hall. While she enjoyed a distinguished and fulfilling career in business, it was not without its challenges as a woman in a predominantly male field. Hall had an abiding commitment to encourage and support women in business. It was her hope that her positive experiences in the business world and this fund encourage women to pursue MBA degrees at the School.
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E. Davisson Hardman (MBA 1978) Fellowship
The E. Davisson Hardman Fellowship was established through the generosity of Dave Hardman (MBA 1978) in honor of his 35th Reunion. Hardman was a managing director at Warburg Pincus LLC in New York, where he was involved with the firm's real estate investment activities. Prior to joining Warburg Pincus in 2007, Hardman was a managing director and US head of real estate investing at Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investment Management Inc. A graduate of the US Military Academy, Hardman served on active duty as an infantry officer in the US Army. It is Mr. Hardman's hope that this fellowship will encourage veterans of the US Armed Forces to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Harland/Leeds (MBA 1984) Fellowship
The Harland/Leeds Fellowship was established through the generosity of Chris Harland (MBA 1984) and his wife, Ashley Leeds, in honor of Harland's 25th Reunion. Harland is currently the regional head of Latin America at Morgan Stanley, where he has been working since completing his MBA. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and studied at the United Nations International School and at Oxford. Leeds currently serves as a partner at RIME Communications Capital LLC. She is a graduate of Harvard College and also holds an MBA from Stanford University. This fund is to be awarded to deserving students from around the world.
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Harris (MBA 1990) Family Fund for Sports Management and Alternative Investments
The Harris Family Fund for Sports Management and Alternative Investments was established by Joshua J. Harris (MBA 1990) and Marjorie Harris with a mission to promote the diversity, equity, and inclusion of underrepresented individuals in these fields, while simultaneously advancing research. Josh is the founder of 26North, as well as cofounder of Apollo Global Management, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and Harris Philanthropies. He serves on the boards of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the NBA, and the NHL. Josh graduated summa cum laude from Wharton and was named a Baker Loeb Scholar at HBS. Marjorie also serves on several boards, including the HBS Board of Dean’s Advisors (with Josh) and the national board of directors of After-School All-Stars. She is chair of the Sixers Youth Foundation and also a member of the Women’s Executive Council of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
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Hartong (MBA 1964, MBA 1995) Family Fellowship
The Hartong Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Hendrik J. Hartong Jr. (MBA 1964) in honor of his 60th Reunion and Hendrik J. Hartong III (MBA 1995) in honor of his 25th Reunion. The Hartong Family Fellowship will encourage underrepresented students and students with a background or interest in real estate to pursue MBA degrees at HBS. Hendrik J. Hartong Jr. co-founded Brynwood Partners, a private equity firm specializing in the consumer products sector, in 1984. Upon closing Brynwood's first investment in Air Express International Corporation in 1985, he became the company's chairman and CEO. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Cincinnati prior to attending HBS. His son, Hendrik J. Hartong III, now serves as the chairman and CEO of Brynwood Partners, which he joined in 2004 as a managing partner. Previously, he served as the president and CEO of Lincoln Snacks Company.
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Henry Charles Hawley (MBA 1925, DCS 1930) Fellowship
The Henry Charles Hawley Fellowship was established by Joan Hawley Brown to honor her father, Henry Charles Hawley (MBA 1925, DCS 1930), who served on the faculty at HBS. Brown's late husband, Milton P. Brown (SB 1940, MBA 1942), was the Lincoln Filene Professor of Retailing at HBS. Brown and Hawley were both highly regarded members of the HBS faculty. The fellowship will support doctoral students who intend to pursue a career in academia.
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Anthony Michael K. Hay (MBA 1976) Fellowship
The Anthony Michael K. Hay Fellowship was established through the generosity of Anthony Michael K. Hay (MBA 1976). Since 1978, Hay has been involved with real estate development in Northern California with Apex Equity, where he currently serves as chief executive officer. Prior to his real estate experience, Hay was an international banker in New York City. He graduated summa cum laude from Boston University. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from Iran or graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Walter H. Haydock (MBA 1979) Fellowship
The Walter H. Haydock Fellowship was established through the generosity of Walter H. Haydock (MBA 1979). Haydock attended HBS after graduating from Princeton University in 1975 and working for two years at McGraw-Hill Inc. Upon earning his MBA, he became an associate in the securities sales department at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in New York, working with wealthy investors. He spent his entire career in the wealth management area in a variety of positions, became a partner of the firm in 1994, and retired in 2001. Since retiring, he has been active as a private investor. It is his hope and intention that the income from this fund will make the educational opportunity of attending HBS possible for talented students in need of financial aid, with a preference for those from New York City, those with an interest in investing, or those with an interest in finance.
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HBS Association of Hong Kong Andy Choa (MBA 1951) Scholarship
The HBSA-HK Educational Trust established the Andy Choa Scholarship for deserving leaders from Hong Kong's charitable and NGO sectors to attend the School's Executive Education programs focused on management of social enterprises. Andy Choa (MBA 1951) was a dedicated director of Hong Kong's HBS club during its formative years. He was a mentor and father figure for many who sought his help and advice. Chao's own struggles during his early years and his subsequent successful careers in banking (Citibank Asia-Pacific) and consultancy (Russell Reynolds) gave him compassion and insight, and many have benefited from his gift of caring and have followed his example of giving back in their own lives. This scholarship is named for Choa, a quiet and modest son of Hong Kong, in celebration of his strong sense of community.
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HBS Club of Korea Fund
The HBS Club of Korea Fund was established through the generosity of members and friends of the HBS Club of Korea, with cooperation and support from the Korea Foundation, to broaden knowledge and understanding of Korea at HBS and to support HBS students from Korea. The club is part of the Global HBS Clubs Network and connects its members with the School and fellow alumni around the world. The club members' desire to foster a better understanding of Korea's business enterprises, industries, and economy, and its relationship with the United States in the global economy inspired them to provide fellowship support to MBA and doctoral students at HBS.
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HBS Women's Association of Greater New York Inspiration Fellowship
The HBS Women's Association of Greater New York Inspiration Fellowship was established through the generosity of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and friends and colleagues of Jeanette Sarkisian Wagner (AMP 90, 1983) in honor of her receiving the inaugural Inspiring Woman award from the HBS Women's Association of Greater New York, a charitable organization established by and for HBS alumnae who live and/or work in the Greater New York area. It is the donors' hope that this fund will encourage women to pursue an MBA at HBS, with a preference for those from the metro New York City area.
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HBS Women of Northern California Fellowship
The HBS Women of Northern California Fellowship was created by a group of alumnae led by Karen Francis-DeGolia (MBA 1989) in celebration of the 50th anniversary of women being admitted to the two-year MBA Program and in conjunction with the W50 HBS Association of Northern California gala, held in January 2014. The gala honored the achievements of more than 100 alumnae who live and work in Northern California. This fellowship will encourage more women from the Bay Area to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Davor Hebel (MBA 2005) Fellowship
The Davor Hebel Fellowship was established through the generosity of Davor Hebel (MBA 2005) in honor of his 10th Reunion. This fellowship will support MBA students from Croatia, and Europe more broadly. Hebel is a partner at Eight Roads Ventures (formerly Fidelity Growth Partners) in London, where he leads the European team and focuses on internet, software, and digital media. His investments include Innogames, Notonthehighstreet, Appsflyer, Wallapop, Wahanda, and Made.com. Hebel spent several years at McKinsey & Company, where he advised companies worldwide on issues of strategy and technology. He was also an entrepreneur in Croatia and holds an MS in information systems from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor's from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.
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Heller Family (MBA 1982) Fellowship
The Heller Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Beth Moss Heller and William J. Heller (both MBA 1982), in honor of their 25th Reunion. The Hellers are partners in Falck Renewables, a renewable energy company based in London and with a portfolio of wind energy projects across Europe and in India. A graduate of Princeton University, Beth was previously a senior executive at The Walt Disney Company. After attending McGill University, William pursued a career in energy, serving as a partner in the energy practice of McKinsey & Company and CEO of Edison Mission Energy before founding Falck Renewables in 2002. This fellowship is to be awarded to deserving MBA students with a minimum of two years work experience outside the United States or students with work experience in the field of renewable energy.
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Edd Hendee (MBA 2006) Fellowship
The Edd Hendee Fellowship was established in memory of Edd Hendee (MBA 2006) by his colleagues at Starwood Capital Group. Hendee, a vice president in Starwood's Acquisitions Group, was a man of honor, integrity, and empathy for his fellow man. He lived his life with enormous passion and coupled it with a robust sense of humor. He lived by what he preached: "Do everything, every day." Hendee was a graduate of the US Naval Academy and completed additional graduate work at the University of Cambridge and George Mason University. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who are graduates of the US Naval Academy or are current or past members of the US military.
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David Milton Hicks (MBA 1960) Entrepreneurial Fellowship
The David Milton Hicks (MBA 1960) Entrepreneurial Fellowship was established through the generosity of the Clements, Hicks, and Quazzo families in honor of David Hicks (MBA 1960) and in recognition of his accomplishments as a lifelong entrepreneur in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. A 1958 graduate of Amherst College, Hicks served as chairman, CEO, and president of Computer Power Inc. (CPI) for 25 years. He has also chaired several other highly successful startup enterprises including Alliance Mortgage Company (now Everbank), Enterprise National Bank, and the UK-based self-storage business Space Maker Property Holdings LLC. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who are entrepreneurial and aspire to build their own businesses.
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Sandra (MBA 1992) and Howard (MBA 1989) Hoffen Fellowship
The Sandra and Howard Hoffen Fellowship was established through the generosity of Sandra Hoffen (MBA 1992) and Howard Hoffen (MBA 1989) in honor of their 25th and 30th Reunions. It supports students with an interest or background in nonprofit organizations. Sandra is a former partner at First New York, managing director at Deltec Asset Management, and principal at American Industrial Partners. She earned a BA from Columbia University and serves on its board of visitors. She is also a trustee of the Riverdale Country School, trustee of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and on the chairman's council at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Howard is the chairman and CEO of Metalmark Capital, an independent private equity firm. Before establishing the company in 2004, he served as the chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. Howard earned a BS in engineering from Columbia University and serves on the board of directors.
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Howard I. (MBA 1989) and Sandra Kim (MBA 1992) Hoffen Fund for the MS/MBA Program
The Howard I. Hoffen and Sandra Kim Hoffen Fund for the MS/MBA Program was established by Howard I. Hoffen (MBA 1989) and Sandra K. Hoffen (MBA 1992). Howard began his career at Morgan Stanley in 1985 and joined Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in 1986, where he rose to chairman and chief executive officer overseeing the private equity businesses. In 2004, Howard, along with colleagues from Morgan Stanley, established Metalmark. He currently serves on the boards of several private and public companies in industries such as healthcare, energy, industrials and agribusiness. Howard earned a BS in engineering from Columbia University in addition to his degree from HBS. Sandra is the president of the Hoffen Family Foundation. She currently sits on the HBS Alumni Board; is on the Harvard Kennedy School's Global Development Council, board of trustees at the Lincoln Center Theater, the Riverdale Country School (Vice Chair), Board of Visitors Columbia College (Emeritus), member of the Chairman’s Council of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and formerly a trustee of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in addition to her degree from HBS. Howard and Sandra have two sons.
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Alan F. (MBA 1971) and Cindy Harrell Horn Fellowship
The Alan F. and Cindy Harrell Horn Fellowship was established through the generosity of Alan Horn (MBA 1971) and Cindy Harrell Horn on the occasion of Alan's 45th Reunion. In honor of the Horns' strong belief that business leaders can, and should, address pressing environmental concerns, it is their hope that this fellowship will support students with a background or interest in the environment. Alan has brought a touch of magic to the big screen and record-breaking numbers to the bottom line as chairman of Walt Disney Studios and as former president and COO of Warner Bros. The Horns cofounded the Environmental Media Association, which encourages environmental awareness in the entertainment industry. Cindy serves on the board of The Climate Reality Project and is a former board member of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, Heal the Bay, the Coalition for Clean Air, the NRDC Action Fund, and the National Environmental Educational Advisory Council.
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Robert Howard (MBA 1998) Fellowship
Robert Howard (MBA 1998) created this fellowship in honor of his 20th Reunion to support students from Puerto Rico or Latin America. Howard is founder, chief investment officer, and portfolio manager of Sierra Brook Capital LLC and former partner at both Goldman Sachs and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Inc. He is a chartered financial analyst. Howard received his AB magna cum laude in applied mathematics in economics from Harvard College and was a Baker Scholar and recipient of the John Loeb Award for academic achievement in finance at HBS. He is an active volunteer and leader for his Harvard College and HBS classes. Howard is married to Brenda Pagán-Durán (AB 1993, Harvard College; MD 1997, University of Puerto Rico), a practicing ophthalmologist in New Jersey, where the couple lives with their three children.
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David Huang (MBA 2012) and Christy Sun Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Jinfeng “David” Huang and Lei “Christy” Sun in honor of Huang’s 10th Reunion. Huang is the founder and CEO of Yatsen Group, a beauty company based in China. He and Sun both worked at Procter & Gamble prior to earning their MBAs, and both graduated from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China.
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Ed Huang (MBA 2002) Family Fellowship
The Ed Huang Family Fellowship was established by Edward “Ed” Huang (MBA 2002) in honor of his 20th Reunion. Huang is a senior managing director and COO of Asia Private Equity for The Blackstone Group. He also serves on the boards of the private equity associations of Hong Kong (HKVCA) and China (CVCA), and he is a member of the Yale Asia Development Council. He earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University before attending HBS. Huang resides in Hong Kong with his family.
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Huff (MBA 1993) Family Fellowship
Craig Huff (MBA 1993) established the Huff Family Fellowship in honor of his 25th Reunion. His generosity supports students from Texas and, whenever possible, veterans of the US military. Huff is cofounder and CEO of Reservoir Capital Group, an opportunistic investment firm that invests directly in both public and private markets. He is president of the board of trustees of St. Bernard's School and serves as a trustee of the Princeton Theological Seminary. Prior to founding Reservoir Capital, Huff was a partner at Ziff Brothers Investments, and, prior to HBS, he served in the US Navy as a nuclear submarine officer and nuclear engineer. He graduated magna cum laude from Abilene Christian University with a BS in engineering physics, and earned his MBA from HBS with high distinction as a Baker Scholar.
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Huot (MBA 2011) Family Fellowship
The Huot Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Christian Huot and his sister, France Huot (both MBA 2011), in honor of their 10th Reunion. The fellowship is intended first to support students from Cambodia, Korea, Hong Kong, or Europe. Christian is the director at Continuity Capital, which is an independent UK investment firm focused on producing exceptional long-term results by investing across venture capital, private equity, and commercial real estate. He also serves as a senior executive for the Huot Family Group of Businesses, and currently lives in London. France Huot also serves as a senior executive for the Huot Family Group of Businesses; in addition, she invests in and advises ventures in sustainable development and exponential technologies. She currently lives in Hong Kong.
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Hurd (MBA 1996) Family Fellowship
Timothy Hurd (MBA 1996) established this fellowship in honor of his 25th Reunion to encourage students from the Midwest and Colorado to pursue an MBA at HBS. Hurd made this gift in honor of Andre F. Perold, the George Gund Professor of Finance and Banking, Emeritus, and William J. Poorvu, the MBA Class of 1958 Adjunct Professor in Entrepreneurship, Emeritus, who shaped his intellectual and personal life in immeasurable ways. Hurd is the founder, president, and CIO of BlueSpruce Investments, a Chicago-based hedge fund, and he previously founded the financial services practice Madison Dearborn Partners. Hurd is a trustee of the Latin School of Chicago and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation, and he serves as a director of the Horton Trust Company and UDQ Private Trust Company. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan. Hurd and his wife, Jennifer Jacoby Hurd (MPP 1997), met while at Harvard and have three children.
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Hwang (MBA 2002) Family Fellowship
The Hwang Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jane and In Seon (MBA 2002) Hwang in honor of In Seon's 15th Reunion. The fellowship will support students from Korea or of Korean descent. In Seon is a managing director at Warburg Pincus and a member of the firm's executive management group. Previously, he worked at GSC Partners, Goldman Sachs, and the Boston Consulting Group. He currently serves as a director on the boards of Glansaol, Outset Medical, Silk Road Medical, and Specialists on Call. In Seon also serves on the external advisory board of the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics at the School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania and on the board of Hope for New York. He received a BS in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The Hwangs reside in New York City with their family.
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Harvard Business School India Fellowship
The HBS India Fellowship was established through the generosity of several donors, including Siddharth Yog (MBA 2004), Manoj K. Dengla (MBA 2004), Saurabh K. Mittal (MBA 1999), Nisa Godrej (MBA, 2006), Nadir Godrej (MBA 1976), Aditi Kothari Desai (MBA 2007), the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, and the Bajaj Family. The fellowship supports financial aid for MBA students from India through the HBS India Research Center.
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Jacimovic (MBA 1992) Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established by Vladimir Jacimovic (MBA 1992) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Jacimovic is the founder and managing partner of Continuum Capital Partners, which targets venture investments in both startups and public companies. The firm is a pioneer in the innovative application of data science to the investment process. Its activities are supported by ContinuumLab.ai, a proprietary software platform that develops new investing algorithms by applying artificial intelligence to new data sources. Jacimovic has helped build more than 30 technology companies and has served on the advisory boards of Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and McKinsey & Company. He was a partner at both New Enterprise Associates and Crosslink Capital. Jacimovic began his career with operating roles at Intel and Ingres and later worked as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. He earned a BS in computer science and mathematics from the University of San Francisco, where he played on the NCAA Division I basketball team.
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Joseph (MBA 1979) and Michelle Jacobs Fellowship
The Joseph and Michelle Jacobs Fellowship was endowed through the generosity of Joseph Jacobs (MBA 1979). Mr. Jacobs is the president and cofounder of Wexford Capital LP, a private investment firm with expertise in technology, transportation, energy, natural resources, real estate, and bankruptcy. He oversees Wexford's private equity funds and serves on several public and private boards in which the firm has held investments. Prior to launching Wexford, Mr. Jacobs was a senior managing director at Bear Stearns & Co. Previously he served as a commercial lending officer at Citibank, N.A. in its Real Estate Industries division. Mr. Jacobs holds a BA in economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
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Thomas James (MBA 1966) Fellowship
The Thomas James Fellowship was established through the generosity of Thomas Alan James (MBA 1966) in honor of the School’s first capital campaign and his 40th Reunion. James is the chairman and CEO of Raymond James Financial Inc., a major international financial holding company for brokerage and investment banking operations founded in 1962 by James’s father, Robert. As a dedicated HBS alumnus, James and his wife are members of the Board of Dean’s Advisors. He has also served on the Alumni Board of Directors, as Reunion Fund chair, and as Class Fund chair, and he has served as president and board member of the HBS Club of Western Florida. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students with a preference for students who are interested in a career in finance or those who have worked in the financial services industry.
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Harvard Business School Japan Fellowship
The Harvard Business School Japan Fellowship was created to encourage students affiliated with Japan to pursue an MBA at HBS. This fellowship will sustain the School's need-blind admissions policy, which admits students based on their leadership potential rather than their ability to pay for their education, and it will inspire graduates to make broader career choices based on their desired impact rather than their debts--by returning to their home region, working in the social or public sectors, or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Jaswa (MBA 2008) Family Fellowship
The Jaswa Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Eleni Jaswa and Sujay Jaswa (MBA 2008) in honor of Sujay's 10th Reunion. In recognition of the evolving collaborations between HBS and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, this fellowship will support students enrolled in the MS/MBA joint degree program. Sujay is the cofounder and managing partner of WndrCo, an investment holding company based in California. From 2010 to 2015, he served as first VP of business and CFO for Dropbox, where he created and led the company's global business and global finance organizations. These responsibilities included all customer-facing functions, finance, corporate and business development, and business operations. Sujay earned an AB in economics from Princeton University in 2001.
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Jiahong Fellowship
Eric Y.S. Xin (MBA 1999) established this fellowship in honor of his wife, Catherine Jiahong Sun, and his 20th Reunion. The fellowship will support students from global emerging markets, including Latin America, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and China. Xin is one of the founding members and a managing partner of CITIC Capital Partners, a private equity firm in China. He previously was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company in Washington, D.C., and Shanghai, and he earned a BA from Peking University. Xin is a marathon runner who has completed more than 100 marathons and ultramarathons on all seven continents. He currently lives in Hong Kong with his wife and their five children.
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JJR Fellowship
The JJR Fellowship was established through the generosity of a member of the MBA Class of 1975 in honor of the class’s 30th Reunion. This fellowship aims to make the transforming educational experience of HBS accessible to the broadest range of talented students, with a preference for MBA and doctoral students from Israel.
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A. Paul Jones (MBA 1957) Fellowship
The A. Paul Jones Fellowship was established through a generous bequest from A. Paul Jones (MBA 1957). Jones was a vice president of The First Wisconsin Bank of Milwaukee and a trustee, acting president, and honorary life trustee of Carroll College. Active in his community, he served many local organizations including the Milwaukee Skylight Theatre, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Milwaukee Ballet Company, Wisconsin Society to Prevent Blindness, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, and the American Cancer Society. Jones was born in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, in 1925 and was a graduate of Carroll College; he served in World War II prior to entering HBS. This fellowship is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who are graduates of Carroll University (formerly Carroll College) and from Wisconsin.
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Sarah and Reginald L. Jones III (MBA 1986) Fellowship
The Sarah and Reginald L. Jones III Fellowship was established through the generosity of Sarah and Regg Jones (MBA 1986) in honor of his 35th Reunion. This fellowship will support members of the Christian Fellowship club at HBS. Jones is a founder and managing partner of Greenbriar Equity Group, a private equity firm leveraging sector specialization to make equity investments across the industrial economy. Prior to founding Greenbriar in 1999, Jones served as a managing director and group head of global transportation investment banking at Goldman Sachs. He also serves on the Transportation Business Advisory Council at Northwestern University, on an advisory board of RAND Corporation, and on the board of trustees for Young Life. Jones earned a bachelor's degree from Williams College. He and his wife, Sarah Jones, reside in Riverside, Connecticut, and they have four grown children including Reg IV (MBA 2021).
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Jordan (MBA 1967) Family Fellowship
The Jordan Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Darlene Jordan and Gerald Jordan (MBA 1967) in honor of Gerald's 50th Reunion. Darlene is the executive director of the Gerald R. Jordan Jr. Foundation, which supports education, health and medical research, youth services, and the arts. She served as national finance co-chair for Mitt Romney for President in 2008 and 2012, and as state finance chair for Florida governor Rick Scott's 2014 reelection campaign. She serves on the Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida and the Constitution Revision Commission of the state of Florida. Darlene received her BA from Fordham University and her JD from Suffolk University. She is a member of the State Bar and the US District Court of Massachusetts. After graduating from Harvard College, Gerald served for four years in the Navy as a lieutenant. He founded Hellman Jordan Management Company, where he continues to serve as chairman. He is a former overseer of Harvard University and serves on various Harvard committees. The Jordans are members of the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors and are active in other Boston organizations, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs, the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Belmont Hill School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
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Robert S. Kapito (MBA 1983) Fellowship
This fellowship was created by Robert S. Kapito (MBA 1983) in honor of his 35th Reunion. Kapito is president and director of BlackRock, a member of BlackRock's Global Executive Committee, chairman of the Global Operating Committee, and director of iShares Inc. He serves on the board of trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors, and the Global Leadership Council at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School. He is president of the board of directors of the Hope & Heroes Children's Cancer Fund and is the recipient of the Joseph Wharton Award for Leadership and the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation's 2010 Semper Fidelis Award. Kapito earned a BS in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1979.
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Robert S. Kaplan (MBA 1983) Life Sciences Fellowship
The Robert S. Kaplan Life Sciences Fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert S. Kaplan (MBA 1983) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Kaplan currently serves as a professor of management practice at HBS and as a senior director of The Goldman Sachs Group. From November 2007 until July 2008, Kaplan also served as acting president and chief executive officer of Harvard Management Company, where he currently serves as member of the Board of Directors. He serves on many nonprofit boards, including the Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center, Project A.L.S., The TEAK Fellowship, Harvard Medical School, and The Jewish Theological Seminary. He has been appointed by the governor of Kansas as a member of the Kansas Healthcare Policy Authority Board. This fund is to be awarded to first-year MBA students with life sciences backgrounds.
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Zameer Kassam (MBA 2007) Fellowship
The Zameer Kassam Fellowship was established through the generosity of Zameer Kassam (MBA 2007) in honor of his 5th Reunion. Kassam's love affair with jewelry began while working at his family jewelry business in Vancouver, Canada. He honed his business skills at McKinsey & Company and MTV Networks International before reentering the world of fine jewelry with De Beers Louis Vuitton as the head of the bridal and classics business. He created his own brand, Zameer Kassam Fine Jewelry, in 2011 with the long-standing belief that jewelry is about celebrating the most important moments in life, in a way that will last forever. It is Mr. Kassam's hope that this fellowship will encourage students interested in creative industries to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Andrew Kates (MBA 1991) Memorial Fellowship
The Andrew Kates Memorial Fellowship was established through the generosity of members of the Class of 1991 Section F in memory of their sectionmate who was a victim of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Born and raised outside Philadelphia, Kates earned a BA in English from Wesleyan University and worked at Bain and Company before he helped launch Bright Horizons, a work-site childcare company. A father of three who was known for his passion, generous spirit, and extraordinary sense of humor, Kates was an accomplished athlete who worked hard and gave much of himself. On September 11, 2001, Kates was working in the World Trade Center as a senior managing director at Cantor Fitzgerald. He was able to call his family and tell them he loved them before the tower fell. His charisma, warmth, and energy attracted close friends at HBS and in all parts of his life. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students with a preference for those who are parents, have a liberal arts degree (particularly from Wesleyan University), or are from Pennsylvania.
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Kaul (MBA 2002) Family Fellowship
The Kaul Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Samir Kaul (MBA 2002) and his family in honor of his 15th Reunion. Kaul is a founding general partner at Khosla Ventures, where he focuses on sustainability investing, including food and agriculture. He has been a leading investor in Nutanix, Guardant Health, Oscar Health, Climate Corporation, and Impossible Foods. He is also active in the community as a board member of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and as a member of the leadership council of Tipping Point, a San Francisco Bay-area non-profit.
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Lauren (MBA 1996) and Tatsuo (MBA 1995) Kawasaki Fellowship
Lauren Bliss Kawasaki (MBA 1996) and Tatsuo Kawasaki (MBA 1995) created this fellowship in honor of their 25th Reunions. It will support students from Japan or students who have had prior work experience in Japan. Lauren cofounded Best Living Japan, a community site providing Japan-specific lifestyle information. After HBS she worked in brand management at Clorox Company and in e-commerce at BabyCenter.com, before working for 14 years at Amazon in various senior management roles. She earned a BS from Skidmore College. Tatsuo cofounded the Tokyo-based private equity firm Unison Capital. He began his career at Goldman Sachs and joined McKinsey & Company after graduating from HBS. He earned a BA from Keio University, Tokyo.
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Barbara Guss Kemp and Gil Kemp (MBA 1976) Fellowship
The Barbara Guss Kemp and Gil Kemp Fellowship was established through the generosity of Barbara and Gil (MBA 1976) Kemp, on the occasion of Gil's 30th Reunion. Gil is the founder and president of Home Decorators Collection, a leader in catalog and online sales of home décor merchandise. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from Vietnam or China.
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James L. Kempner (MBA 1983) Family Fellowship
The James L. Kempner Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jamie Kempner (MBA 1983) in honor of his 30th Reunion. Kempner joined Lazard Frères & Co LLC in 1983 and was named a general partner in 1993. He has been involved in banking and capital markets transactions and ran Lazard's corporate finance department from 1995 to 1998. He is currently a senior adviser in the General Industrials Banking Group and serves on the equity and private placement underwriting committees. In addition, he is president and COO of Loeb Holding Corporation and a managing director of Loeb Partners Corporation, his family's advisory and management firm. He is a vice chairman of the board of The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and its finance committee, and serves on the board and executive committee of Intersections Inc., a credit management and identity theft protection company. With this fellowship, Kempner recognizes his HBS teacher, mentor, and friend, Professor William A. Sahlman (MBA 1975, PhDBE 1982), and hopes this fellowship will encourage veterans of the US Armed Forces to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Stephen J. Ketchum (MBA 1990) Fellowship
The Stephen J. Ketchum Fellowship was established by Stephen Ketchum (MBA 1990) in honor of his 25th Reunion. This fellowship will support former college-varsity athletes. Ketchum is the founder, managing partner, and CIO of Sound Point Capital Management LP, an asset management firm with expertise in credit strategies. He serves on the board of trustees of the East Side House Settlement, the New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund, and the Museum of the City of New York. He earned a BA from New England College.
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Atul Khanna (MBA 1991) Fellowship
The Atul Khanna Fellowship was established through the generosity of Atul Khanna (MBA 1991) in honor of his 20th Reunion. Khanna founded Rockbay Capital Management, which has since merged into FrontPoint Partners. Previously, he was a partner at Och-Ziff Capital Management. He also consulted at McKinsey & Company and worked at BBN Communications Corporation (Genuity Inc.) as a research and development engineer. In addition to his MBA from HBS, Khanna has earned degrees from Columbia University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who graduated from a college in India or have a background in asset management or engineering.
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Jean Kim (MBA 2005) and Bong Koh (MBA 2004) Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Jean Kim (MBA 2005) and Bong Koh (MBA 2004) in honor of their 15th Reunions. Kim is a partner on the biotech team at Deerfield Management, which she joined in 2006 after working in health care investing at Merrill Lynch Ventures for six years. She earned a BA and BS from Stanford University and an MS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Koh is a partner at Venrock, a venture capital firm, where he manages the public and crossover biotechnology funds. He earned a BA from Yale University and an MD from the University of California San Francisco, and did his medical training at Stanford and Harvard. He has been involved in public and private investing since 2004. Kim and Koh have three children.
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Kingsley Street Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Gregory L. (MBA 2009) and Ellen James in honor of Gregory's 10th Reunion. Gregory is the vice president for retail at Follain, a clean beauty company. Prior to joining Follain, he worked at Apple in London and California, where he focused on retail sales and served as the director of merchandising. Gregory earned a BA from George Washington University.
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Richard W. Kislik (MBA 1949) Scholarship
The Richard W. Kislik Scholarship was established by the estate of Richard W. Kislik (MBA 1949), who passed away in 2010. It was Kislik’s hope that this fellowship will sustain HBS’s need-blind admissions policy, which admits students based on their leadership potential rather than their ability to pay for their education, and that it will inspire graduates to make broader career choices based on their desired impact rather than their debts.
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Klinsky (MBA 1979, JD 1981) Family New Mountain Fellowship
The Klinsky Family New Mountain Fellowship was established through the generosity of Maureen Klinsky and Steven B. Klinsky (MBA 1979, JD 1981). Steven is the founder and CEO of New Mountain Capital, a private equity firm managing more than $9 billion of investments and commitments. He is the founder of New York State's first charter school and the founder or leader of a wide range of other philanthropic efforts, chiefly in the areas of education and children's health. Maureen, a graduate of Cornell University and Columbia University, is an award-winning author and is also active in a wide range of philanthropies. It is the Klinsky family's hope that this fellowship will support students pursuing a joint JD/MBA degree at HLS and HBS.
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Douglas R. Korn (MBA 1988) Family Scholarship
Established through the generosity of Douglas R. Korn (MBA 1988), this fellowship honors his 30th Reunion and supports students who are graduates of the University of Pennsylvania or of the Lawrenceville School. Korn is founder and managing partner of Victor Capital Group and has three decades of private equity investment experience. A Baker Scholar at HBS, he previously earned his bachelor of science in economics with honors at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Korn has been active in numerous charitable organizations and currently serves on the board of YRF Darca, an educational charity he cofounded in 1989, and as chair of the private equity division of UJA-Federation of New York. Korn also has served on the council of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, to which he received a presidential appointment in 2008, and he is currently regional co-chair of the museum's national campaign committee. He also serves as an overseer of Penn's Graduate School of Education, where he chairs the capital campaign committee.
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KPB Investments Fellowship
The KPB Investments Fellowship was established through the generosity of KP Balaraj (MBA 1997) in honor of his 20th Reunion. In recognition of the School's commitment to internationalization and inclusion, and the specific challenges that women may face in their path toward success in the fields of finance, private equity, and venture capital, this fellowship is intended to encourage women – particularly those from India and South Asia – to pursue MBA degrees at HBS. Balaraj is a cofounder and managing director of WestBridge Capital India Advisors Private Limited and serves as a member of the Harvard University South Asia Institute advisory board. He holds a BS in business management from Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Balaraj is a former top-ranked national tennis player and has represented India at the international level. He and his wife, Priya, have two children.
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Robert K. Kraft (MBA 1965) Family Fellowship
The Robert K. Kraft Family Fellowship was established by Robert K. Kraft (MBA 1965) and Jonathan A. Kraft (MBA 1990). Robert is the founder, chairman, and CEO of the Kraft Group and Kraft Family Foundation. Upon his graduation from Columbia University, Robert received a fellowship to HBS. In 2011, he received the Alumni Achievement Award from HBS, the highest distinction bestowed on alumni. Jonathan has been involved with HBS since his graduation by serving as his class’s reunion gift chairman, reunion gift committee member, chair of the Young Alumni campaign planning group, and on the Board of Dean’s Advisors. He is the president of the Kraft Group. The Krafts understand the important role fellowships play in helping to attract a wide variety of gifted leaders to HBS; their fund will support students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who are first generation college students or from other underrepresented student backgrounds. This fellowship continues the Kraft family’s longstanding commitment to and support of HBS fellowships.
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Aneal Krishnan (MBA 2010) Fellowship
The Aneal Krishnan Fellowship was established through the generosity of Aneal Krishnan (MBA 2010) in honor of his 5th Reunion. This fund will support students with a military background. Krishnan is a vice president at Veritas Capital. Prior to joining Veritas, he was an associate at Ripplewood Holdings and an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs in its financial institutions group. In 2007, Krishnan was deployed to Iraq with his US Army reserve unit for a yearlong combat tour where he served as an infantry officer. In addition to earning his MBA at HBS, he holds two BS degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one in electrical engineering and one in management.
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Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan (MBA 1964) Fellowship
The Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan Fellowship was established through the generosity of Ananda Krishnan (MBA 1964) in celebration of his 50th Reunion. Building upon Krishnan's previous efforts to support Malaysian government officials attending HBS Executive Education programs, this new fellowship will provide financial assistance for participants from across Asia attending HBS programs. Krishnan is the chairman of Usaha Tegas Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based private investment company that he founded more than 25 years ago. At HBS, Krishnan has served on the Board of Dean's Advisors, as an MBA career advisor, and twice as a member of his Reunion Gift Committee. He has also been a director in both the government and corporate sectors for organizations that include the London Tin Group, Bank Negra Malaysia, and Petronas.
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Brendan Kutler Executive Education Fellowship
The Brendan Kutler Executive Education Fellowship was established through the generosity of the MBA Class of 1985 on the occasion of their 30th Reunion, in memory of classmate Jon Kutler's son. This fund will support leaders from social enterprise organizations participating in one of the School's Executive Education programs. Brendan Kutler, a high school senior at the time of his passing, had a deep thirst for knowledge. His interests were vast: he played varsity tennis, was an editor for his school's international journal, helped launch a stocks club, and participated in the rocketry club, model UN, robotics club, and computer science club. He was one of 40 American high school students selected for a Japanese cultural exchange program. Focused on helping and promoting others, not himself, Brendan's motto was (None of us is as smart as all of us.)
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Nadira Lalji (MBA 2015) and Jay Verjee (MBA 2011) Fellowship
The Nadira Lalji and Jay Verjee Fellowship was established through the generosity of Nadira Lalji (MBA 2015) and Jay Verjee (MBA 2011). Lalji serves as a director for Precis Management Services, a privately owned owner/operator real estate investment and development company. She previously worked for Monitor Group in New York and London. Lalji graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and was a John Eliot Scholar at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. Verjee is an entrepreneur and serves as chairman of The Rumi Foundation, managing the foundation's endowment. After receiving a double first in law from the University of Cambridge, he worked for Linklaters and later within the Verjee Family Office. In 2012, Verjee purchased ISE Inc., a manufacturer of office furniture based in Toronto, Canada. In 2016, the couple were married in London, where they currently reside.
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Joseph P. Landon (MBA 2007) Fellowship
The Joseph P. Landon Fellowship was established with a gift from Joseph Landon (MBA 2007) in honor of his 10th Reunion. Landon, who has a lifelong passion for space exploration and studying engineering, began his career designing satellites at Boeing. It is his hope to support students with a background or interest in the space, aerospace, or aviation industries. Since earning his MBA, Landon has been a leader in the emerging commercial space industry. He currently serves as chairman of Space Angels Network and VP and CFO of the billionaire-backed asteroid mining venture Planetary Resources.
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Alexandra P. Lappas (MBA 1962) Scholarship
The Alexandra P. Lappas Scholarship was established through a generous bequest from Alexandra P. Lappas (MBA 1962). Lappas, a graduate of Smith College, was employed for many years as an executive at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. She also served as the chairperson of the Makarios Scholarship and the Theodore & Wally Lappas Awards. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Latino Student Organization Fellowship
The Latino Student Organization Fellowship was established to support students who are members of the Latino Student Organization at HBS. It is the donors' hope that this fellowship will enable students to pursue their MBA with the freedom to make broader career choices based on their desired impact rather than their debts--by returning to their home region, working in the social or public sectors, or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Lavine (MBA 1992) Family Fellowship
The Lavine Family Fellowship was established by Jeannie Bachelor Lavine and Jonathan S. Lavine (both MBA 1992) to support HBS students who are the first in their family to graduate from college and, when possible, who are graduates of Harvard College. The Lavines are committed to leveling the educational playing field for students. Jeannie and Jonathan met at HBS, and after graduating, Jeannie worked at Boston Consulting Group and Jonathan began his career at McKinsey. Jonathan is now co-managing partner of Bain Capital and the chief investment officer of Bain Capital Credit. He serves as chair of the board of trustees of City Year, an organization focused on stemming high school dropout rates, and is vice chair of the board of trustees of Columbia University. At HBS, the Lavines served together as 25th Reunion co-chairs, as honorary chairs of The HBS Campaign, and as members of the Board of Dean's Advisors.
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Clint Lawrence (MBA 2007) Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Clint Lawrence (MBA 2007) in honor of his 10th Reunion to support students with the greatest need. Lawrence is a portfolio manager at Fidelity Asset Management where he specializes in investing in small-cap companies. Prior to HBS, Lawrence was a private equity associate at Fenway Partners and a management consultant at The Monitor Group. He received his undergraduate degrees in chemical engineering and economics, with a concentration in finance, from the University of Pennsylvania. Lawrence is the founding board chair of Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School, a trustee of The Chestnut Hill School, a member of the board of overseers of Boston Children's Hospital, and the treasurer of his church. He and his wife, Maria, have three children.
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Lisa (MBA 1988) and Stephen (MBA 1988) Lebovitz Fellowship Fund
Lisa Lebovitz and Stephen Lebovitz (both MBA 1988) created this fellowship in honor of their 30th Reunion. Lisa is an active volunteer in Boston and currently serves on the boards of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University, City Year Boston, and Reach Out and Read. She is also a gallery instructor at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and cofounder of Cube Art Boston. Stephen is CEO of CBL & Associates Properties Inc. He is active in numerous business and community organizations, including the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts.
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Miyoung Lee (MBA 1992) and Neil Simpkins (MBA 1992) Fellowship
The Miyoung Lee and Neil Simpkins Fellowship was established through the generosity of Miyoung Lee and Neil Simpkins (both MBA 1992) in honor of their 20th Reunion. Lee, a stay-at-home mom to the couple's son and daughter, is committed to a number of charitable efforts. Previously, she was vice president of equity capital markets at JP Morgan. Simpkins is senior managing director in the private equity group at Blackstone Group LP, overseeing private equity activities in the industrial and health care services sectors as well as the firm's portfolio management activities. It is Ms. Lee and Mr. Simpkins's hope that this fellowship will support MBA students who have experience in the nonprofit sector.
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Samuel S. Lee (MBA 1996) Fellowship
The Samuel S. Lee Fellowship was established through the generosity of Sam Lee (MBA 1996) in honor of his 20th Reunion. This fellowship will support the School's commitment to providing broad access to its programs while simultaneously enhancing learning for all by encouraging a wide range of perspectives that enrich peer-to-peer learning. Lee has been CEO of Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. and was founder of Alta Healthcare System Inc. His experience cuts across the health care, technology, and investment management industries. Lee is a member of the Health Care Initiative Advisory Board at HBS. He serves on the boards of several charitable organizations, and is an interviewer for Harvard College in the Los Angeles area.
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Christopher E. Lenzo (MBA 1985) Fellowship
The Christopher E. Lenzo Fellowship was established through the generosity of Christopher Lenzo (MBA 1985) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Currently, Lenzo is a general partner in two private hedge funds with assets in excess of $500 million. His previous work includes a position in the corporate finance division of Smith Barney and serving as a vice president in institutional equity sales for First Boston Corp., Drexel Burnham Lambert, and County Natwest. In addition to being an active alumnus of HBS, Lenzo sits on California Pacific Medical Center's Foundation Board and the board at Katherine Delmar Burke's School in San Francisco. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. This fund is to be awarded to students who have served in the US Armed Forces, in gratitude and out of respect for their sacrifices, and students who are graduates of inner-city high schools similar to Lenzo's own.
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Bob Lessin (MBA 1978) Memorial Fellowship
The Bob Lessin Memorial Fellowship was established by colleagues, family members, classmates, and friends to honor Bob Lessin (MBA 1978), who passed away in 2011. Lessin, a graduate of Harvard College, is most remembered as a teacher at the George Jackson Academy in New York and for donating the proceeds of his book, Lessin's Lessons, to the school. His previous book, The Middle Chapters: Musings of an Investment Banker, addressed how technology would disrupt traditional business. Lessin began his career at Morgan Stanley, where he started the Financial Entrepreneurs Group and went on to become managing director, vice chairman of the investment banking operations committee, and chairman of the strategy committee. He later worked for Salomon Smith Barney, founded Dawntreader Ventures, and then became CEO of Wit Capital. At the time of his death he was vice chairman of Jefferies & Company Inc. It is the donors' hope that this fellowship will honor Lessin by making the transformational HBS educational experience accessible to the broadest range of students.
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Matthew S. Levin (MBA 1996) Fellowship
The Matthew S. Levin Fellowship was established by Matthew Levin (MBA 1996) in honor of his 20th Reunion. Levin created this fellowship in the hope of assisting graduates from the University of California, Berkeley, who have a demonstrated commitment to social impact and have decided to pursue their MBA at HBS. Levin currently serves as a senior advisor at Bain Capital LP in its private equity business. Levin has served on numerous corporate boards over the course of his professional career. He received a BS from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Ted Levitt Fellowship
The Ted Levitt Fellowship was established through the generosity of Benson Shapiro, James H. Davis, and fellow classmates from the MBA Class of 1965 in honor of their 50th Reunion and in memory of Theodore "Ted" Levitt, a legendary HBS faculty member who had a deep impact on generations of students, scholars, and practitioners. Levitt, who died in 2006 at the age of 81, was a monumental and iconoclastic figure in the field of marketing and former editor of the Harvard Business Review. He joined the HBS faculty in 1959 and gained an international reputation as a scholar, writer, and teacher. Levitt's influence on management understanding and practice was profound and included writing several books and 25 articles for Harvard Business Review, four of which won McKinsey Awards.
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Nir Liberboim (MBA 2004) and Jay Sammons (MBA 2004) Fellowship
The Nir Liberboim and Jay Sammons Fellowship was established through the generosity of Nir Liberboim and Jay Sammons (both MBA 2004) in honor of their 10th Reunion. This fellowship will support members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Student Association. Liberboim is the founder of Uprise Ventures, an early-stage consumer fund, and a cofounder of Nourish Organic, one of the leading certified organic personal care companies. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, he previously held positions at Goldman Sachs, Polaris Partners, and McKinsey & Company. Sammons is a managing director on the US buyout team at The Carlyle Group, focusing on acquisitions and equity investments in the consumer, retail, and education sectors. He previously held positions with JP Morgan, Avista Capital Partners, and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. Sammons is currently a member of the board of directors of Vogue International and was previously a member of the board of directors of Beats Electronics and Philosophy. He is also a member of the Honors Advisory Board of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his alma mater, and was previously a member of the university's board of visitors. Liberboim and Sammons reside in New York City with their two sons.
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Yongqing Lin (MBA 2012) Fellowship
The Yongqing Lin Fellowship was established through the generosity of Yongqing Lin (MBA 2012) on the occasion of his 5th Reunion. Lin has been passionate about the pharmaceutical industry since his early career. Upon graduating from HBS, he joined the pharmaceuticals division of F. Hoffmann-La Roche, where he assumed a variety of responsibilities in multiple functions in the United States, China, and Switzerland, the company's global headquarters. For the past two years he has been responsible for preparing the global launch of a breakthrough therapy that may transform the treatment of multiple sclerosis. While at HBS, Lin was a member of the Healthcare Club and the Asian Business Club.
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Amanda and Thomas Lister (MBA 1991) Fellowship
The Amanda and Thomas Lister Fellowship was established through the generosity of Thomas H. Lister (MBA 1991) and Amanda Lister in honor of Tom's 30th HBS Reunion. Tom is a partner at Permira, having been co-managing partner from 2008 to 2020. He joined Permira in 2005 to build the North American Business. Prior to Permira, Tom was a partner at Forstmann Little and Co. where he worked for 13 years. Amanda manages the docent program for The Met. Tom is a Class of 1991 volunteer and both Tom and Amanda are actively engaged with a variety of non-profit organizations including: Duke University, New York's Hospital for Special Surgery, Parents League of NY and USA Swimming. Through their HBS fellowship, Amanda and Tom hope to support deserving students with leadership potential and yield a measurable impact on the School by supporting its mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.
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Norman C.T. Liu (MBA 1982) Fellowship
The Norman C.T. Liu Fellowship was established through the generosity of Norman C.T. Liu (MBA 1982). This fellowship will support students with a background or interest in the aerospace, aviation, or defense industries, including members of the HBS Aerospace and Aviation Club. Liu is chairman of GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), a unit of GE and the world's leading aviation financing firm with assets of nearly $50 billion. He is a 30-year veteran of GE, including 20 years with GECAS, where he was president and chief executive officer for seven years. He is a 1979 graduate of Yale College.
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N.C.T. Liu (MBA 1982) Family Fellowship
The N.C.T. Liu Family Fellowship was established by Norman C.T. Liu (MBA 1982) and Jai Carole Liu in honor of Norman's 35th Reunion. This fellowship will support students with an interest in infrastructure and real estate development, with a focus on students from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, or Latin America. Jai Carole, a native of South Korea who has worked in financial services, is actively involved with various Christian global missions. Norman is the former chairman of GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). He previously served as president and CEO of GECAS, a division of GE, where he worked for more than 30 years. He is a 1979 graduate of Yale University.
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Alex Livingston (MBA 2013) Fellowship
The Alex Livingston Fellowship was established in memory of Alex Livingston (MBA 2013) by his classmates and friends. He was a brilliant, funny, and amazing friend to those fortunate enough to spend time with him during his all-too-short 29 years. Alex lived every day with a pure joy and zeal for life that is truly hard to find, and his enduring legacy will live forever in the hearts of all those who loved him. He grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and was a devoted husband, loving son, model brother, and compassionate friend. Livingston graduated with a BA in English, magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania before attending HBS. After graduation, he and his wife moved to San Francisco, where he cofounded a search firm, Redwood Management Partners, with a sectionmate.
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Loughlin (MBA 1994) Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Philip "Phil" H. Loughlin IV (MBA 1994), Elizabeth "Ellie" M. Loughlin, and their family in honor of Phil's 25th Reunion. This fellowship will help make the transforming educational experience of HBS accessible to talented underrepresented student populations. Phil is a managing director at Bain Capital, where he focuses on the consumer/retail and financial services sectors. Ellie has worked in a variety of professional and volunteer capacities in education. She is currently on the board of trustees of Dartmouth College and Beacon Academy. Phil and Ellie met at their alma mater, Dartmouth College, and their children, Chris and Katie, are also Dartmouth alumni.
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Kyriacos A. Loupis (MBA 2000) Goldman Sachs Fellowship
In honor of his 20th Reunion, Kyriacos A. Loupis (MBA 2000) established this fellowship to support international students. Loupis is a partner at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where he is the lead portfolio manager and head of the energy and infrastructure team, and a co-lead portfolio manager for the global infrastructure strategy. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2009, he worked in investment banking and private equity at Lehman Brothers. Born and raised in Cyprus, Loupis served in the military before moving to the United Kingdom and earning a BSc in economics from the London School of Economics. He settled in the United States after graduating from HBS. Loupis benefited from the generosity of other donors and now gives back to support future generations of HBS students.
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Luksic Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of the Luksic family to support MBA students from Latin America, specifically from Chile. The Luksic family controls one of the largest and most diverse business conglomerates in Chile, operating in the copper mining sector through Antofagasta PLC, as well as in the industrial and financial sectors through Quiñenco SA. The family is also one of the largest owners and operators of hotels in Croatia. The Luksic family's mission, as reflected in the core values of their business and philanthropic enterprises, is to inspire individuals and communities to be entrepreneurial and catalysts for positive progress in Chile and throughout the world.
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Cristina Lynch Fellowship
The Cristina Lynch Fellowship was established through the direction of a grant from the JF Maddox Foundation by Harry H. Lynch (DBA 1969) in honor of his wife and daughter. Lynch has had a career in private equity investment, real estate development, and investment banking. He served as an instructor and an assistant professor on the HBS faculty. For many years, he has served as a director and member of the investment committee of the JF Maddox Foundation, a private charitable foundation in New Mexico. He earned a degree in electrical engineering at Rice University and an MBA at Stanford University. It is Mr. Lynch's hope that this fellowship will encourage students from Latin America to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Paula (MBA 1994) and Eric (MBA 1994) Madoff Family Goldman Sachs Fellowship
The Madoff Family Goldman Sachs Fellowship was established through the generosity of Paula B. Madoff and Eric A. Madoff (both MBA 1994) in honor of their 25th Reunion to support military veterans and enable them to share in the education Paula and Eric enjoyed and benefited from throughout their careers. Paula has worked at Goldman Sachs for the past 25 years, including as a partner in the securities division. She also serves as a director of several public and private corporate boards, in addition to her role as an advisor for the firm. Paula received her bachelor's degree from Lafayette College. Eric graduated from the US Military Academy and served as a captain in the US Army before entering the financial services sector at Goldman Sachs. He is currently the CEO and executive director of the New York State Insurance Fund.
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Tushar Maloo (MBA 2013) and Freeyan Neterwala Fellowship
Tushar Maloo (MBA 2013) created this fellowship in honor of his 5th Reunion to provide financial support to HBS students from India. He is a founding partner of Ishana Capital, an Asia-focused hedge fund based in Hong Kong and Mumbai. Previously, Maloo led India investments at Kora Management and held investment roles at Apax Partners and One East Partners. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Indiana University. He lives in Mumbai with his wife, Freeyan Neterwala, and their two sons, Rayaan and Rohan.
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Monica Mandelli (MBA 1998) and Marco Valla Fellowship
The Monica Mandelli and Marco Valla Fellowship was established through the generosity of Monica Mandelli (MBA 1998) and Marco Valla in honor of Mandelli's 15th Reunion. Mandelli is managing director and global head of the strategic relationship management group at Goldman Sachs and co-head of the Goldman Sachs Women's Network. Mandelli has also headed the firm's publishing and information services and theatrical exhibition sectors. A graduate of Università Bocconi in Milan, she serves on the board of Good Shepherd Services. Valla is co-head of the global consumer and retail group at Barclays. In addition, he is the senior team leader for investment banking recruiting at Stanford University and his alma mater, the University of California, Berkeley. It is Ms. Mandelli and Mr. Valla's hope that this fellowship will encourage students from Europe to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Mannion (MBA 1985) Family Fellowship
The Mannion Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Tristin L. Mannion and Martin J. Mannion (MBA 1985) in honor of Martin's 25th Reunion. The Mannions serve on the HBS Board of Dean's Advisors. Martin has been with Summit Partners since his graduation from HBS. He serves on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, the National Association of Basketball Coaches Foundation, and Year Up. He is a graduate of Princeton University. Tristin serves on boards and committees of New Profit Inc., the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, and Phillips Academy. She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Suffolk University. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from the United States with nontraditional backgrounds.
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Maresfield Fellowship
The Maresfield Fellowship was established through the generosity of Tara Bagherzade Alhadeff and David Alhadeff (both MBA 2008) in honor of their 10th Reunion. This fellowship supports students from Italy at HBS. Tara is a principal at Permira, a global private equity firm, having joined the firm in 2008 after graduating from HBS. She earned her bachelor's degree in economics from Cambridge University in England. David is a managing member at Attestor Capital, a London-based investment manager. Previously, he was an executive director at Goldman Sachs. David received his bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2003. The couple resides in London, England.
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Markides Family of Cyprus Fellowship
The Markides Family of Cyprus Fellowship was established through the generosity of Fredo Arias-King (MBA 1996). Arias-King is the president of T&R Chemicals. A democracy activist, his numerous activities include promoting reforestation in Mexico and working on a movie about Mikhail Gorbachev. Arias-King sees the Markides family as a microcosm of the development that the Republic of Cyprus has experienced in just three generations. Their grandfather was a farmer who traveled to Nicosia, the capital, to sell dairy products. Their father, now retired, was a civil servant based in Nicosia, and their mother devoted her life to raising their children. Of the five children, three went to HBS, one to the University of Oxford, and one to Imperial College of London, the UK's leading technical university. Because of their parents' modest means, most of the children attended these universities with scholarships and fellowships. With this in mind, the Markides Family of Cyprus Fellowship will support students from Armenia, Greece, and the Republic of Cyprus.
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Maroni (MBA 1990) Family Fellowship
The Maroni Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Kevin Maroni (MBA 1990) to honor his father, Jacques Maroni (MBA 1948). Kevin Maroni is a managing partner at Maxply Capital Management LLC, a family office investment firm based in Boston. In 1994 he was a founding principal of Spectrum Equity where he served as senior managing partner until 2016. He is currently a trustee of the National Geographic Society, where he is on the executive committee, chairs the innovation committee, and serves as director of National Geographic Partners. Maroni is a member of the President's Council at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he chairs the MGH Fund. Previously, he has been the chair of the board of the Park School, a trustee of Noble and Greenough School, and a trustee of the University of Virginia College Foundation. Maroni earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1984.
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Roger Martin (MBA 1981) Fund for Doctoral Research
The Roger Martin Fund for Doctoral Research was established through the generosity of Roger Martin (MBA 1981) at the time of his 25th Reunion in memory of John Lintner, the former chair of the joint PhD program in business economics, who was an academic mentor to Martin. Since 1998, Martin has served as the dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. He is also a professor of strategic management at the Rotman School. Originally from Wallenstein, Ontario, Martin was formerly a director of Monitor Company, a global strategy consulting firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During his 13 years with Monitor, he founded and chaired Monitor University, the firm's educational arm, served as co-head of the firm for two years, and founded the Canadian office. Martin's research interests lie in the areas of global competitiveness, integrative thinking, business design, and corporate citizenship. He received an AB from Harvard College, with a concentration in economics, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Income from this fund will be used to support two students pursuing PhDs in business economics.
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Ihab (MBA 1993) and Elizabeth (MBA 1993) Massoud Fellowship
The Ihab and Elizabeth Massoud Fellowship was established through the generosity of Ihab Joseph Morcos Massoud and Elizabeth Allman Massoud (both MBA 1993) in honor of their upcoming 30th Reunion. They started this fellowship to assist in HBS’s efforts to expand access to students from all backgrounds and economic means. The world needs thoughtful and committed business, philanthropic, and civic leaders of high integrity who understand that their stakeholders go well beyond their shareholders. The Massouds are proud to support HBS’s mission to train those leaders. Ihab and Elizabeth met at HBS, which has meant a great deal to them both personally and professionally.
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Mayer Family (MBA 1990) Fellowship
The Mayer Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Lisa and Kevin A. Mayer (MBA 1990) in honor of Kevin's 30th Reunion. Kevin recently served as CEO of TikTok and as COO of its parent company, ByteDance. Previously, he spent 22 years of his professional career at The Walt Disney Company. Kevin earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master's degree in electrical engineering from San Diego State University. Lisa earned bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering and international relations from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University. Kevin and Lisa live in Los Angeles and have two children.
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MBA Class of 1959 John H. McArthur Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of John H. McArthur's (MBA 1959, DBA 1963) classmates from the MBA Class of 1959 for their 60th Reunion. It honors McArthur and supports students from developing countries or underrepresented groups. McArthur was dean of the HBS faculty from 1980 through 1995, and was George F. Baker Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus. A member of the HBS faculty since 1962, McArthur taught courses on corporate finance and related fields while engaging in research and course development in Europe and North America. From 1995 to 2005, he served as senior advisor to the president of the World Bank, and he was chair of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. A native of Vancouver, McArthur earned a bachelor's of commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and an MBA and a doctorate in business administration from HBS.
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MBA Class of 1964 HBS/HKS Fellowship
The MBA Class of 1964 HBS/HKS Fellowship was established through the generosity of members of the MBA Class of 1964 in honor of their 45th Reunion. The mission of the HBS/Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) joint degree program is to develop leaders skilled in management and in shaping innovative public policy who will assume positions of influence spanning business, government, and nonprofit organizations to contribute significantly to the well-being of society. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students who are enrolled in HBS/HKS joint degree programs.
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MBA Class of 1966 Fellowship
The MBA Class of 1966 Fellowship was established through the generosity of the members of the Class of 1966 in honor of their milestone 45th Reunion. The Class created this fellowship fund to enhance the possibility that the unique educational experience of Harvard Business School can be made accessible to the broadest range of talented students who without financial aid would be unable to attend HBS. The Class of 1966 established this fund as current-use in order to make a significant impact on as many students as possible over a short period of time.
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MBA Class of 1968 Fellowship
The MBA Class of 1968 Fellowship was established through the generosity of Harold M. (Hal)Brierley (MBA 1968) and other members of the MBA Class of 1968 in honor of their 50th Reunion. It is the donors' hope that the fellowship will provide financial aid to deserving students and yield a measurable impact on the School by supporting its mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world–something the graduates of the Class of 1968 have embodied in their lives following graduation from HBS.
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MBA Class of 1971 Fellowship
The MBA Class of 1971 Fellowship was established through the generosity of the MBA Class of 1971 on the occasion of their 35th Reunion. Since matriculating at HBS in 1969, the Class of 1971 has made a difference at the School and in the world at large in a number of ways. Classmates have served in the US Navy and at the World Bank, as business school professors and school trustees, as arts patrons and nonprofit leaders, and as venture capitalists, independent consultants, and chief executives. At HBS, they have served on the Alumni Board and Board of Dean’s Advisors, and as club officers and Bulletin correspondents. As a class, they have supported several specific initiatives, including fellowships, to further business education at HBS. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students and financial aid programs for recent alumni.
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MBA Class of 1978 Healthcare Fellowship
The MBA Class of 1978 Healthcare Fellowship was established through the generosity of the class in honor of their 30th Reunion. This fund is to be awarded to deserving students who are pursuing the joint MD/MBA degree program from Harvard Business School and Harvard Medical School.
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MBA Class of 1981 Fellowship
The MBA Class of 1981 Fellowship was established with gifts from members of the Class of 1981 on the occasion of their 25th Reunion. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students with a preference for international students.
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MBA Class of 2007 Fellowship Fund
The MBA Class of 2007 Fellowship was established through the generosity of the MBA Class of 2007 in celebration of their graduation from Harvard Business School. With 83 percent participation, the class established the fund in order to support deserving MBA students.
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McAleer (MBA 2013) Family Fellowship
The McAleer Family Fellowship was established by Billy McAleer (MBA 2013) and Maris McAleer in honor of Billy's 5th Reunion. Billy is an investor at Crescent Park Management, a hedge fund based in Palo Alto, California. Prior to Crescent Park, he spent five years at Criterion Capital, a TMT-focused hedge fund in San Francisco. Before HBS, Billy was an associate at TPG Capital in San Francisco, focusing on technology, and an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley's Menlo Park office, also focusing on technology. He graduated from Cornell University with a BA in economics. Maris works in business development at Partner Fund Management, a hedge fund based in San Francisco. She graduated from the University of California, Davis.
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Casey Toolin McAuliffe Memorial Healthcare Fellowship
The Casey Toolin McAuliffe Memorial Healthcare Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jon Ledecky (MBA 1983), Scott Malkin (MBA 1983/JD 1984), Jenny Toolin McAuliffe, and Tony McAuliffe (MBA 1985) in honor of the McAuliffes' daughter, Casey, who died at age 14 from an inoperable brain tumor. It is the donors' intention that this fund provide HBS management expertise to innovators in the world of science research and medicine through student and alumni interns, thereby furthering the development of excellence in health care delivery. This fund is to be used to support fellowship programs that encourage MBA students and recent alumni to work at science and health care delivery organizations.
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Catharine and Stephen (MBA 1977) McConnell Fellowship Fund
The Catharine and Stephen McConnell Fellowship was established through the generosity of Catharine McConnell and Steve McConnell (MBA 1977) in honor of Steve's 40th Reunion. It is the McConnells' hope that this fellowship will encourage undergraduate students to apply to HBS by offering support to MBA students who were accepted in the 2+2 deferred admissions program. Steve has had a variety of leadership positions in the public and private sectors. He serves as president of Solano Ventures, a private capital investment company that he formed in 1991. Dedicated philanthropists to Harvard University and to their local region, the McConnells reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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McGuire-Gehring (MBA 1995) Family Goldman Sachs Scholars Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of John J. McGuire Jr. and Elizabeth Gehring-McGuire (both MBA 1995) in honor of their fathers, Jack McGuire and Perry Gehring. The fellowship supports students who are either veterans of the US Armed Forces or may have a background or interest in the sciences. John has been with Goldman Sachs since 1995 and is a managing director and partner based in Singapore. After working for several years in brand management with Generals Mills and Kraft Foods, Elizabeth devoted her attention to the couple's daughters. John and Elizabeth feel fortunate to have grown up in families that were strong proponents of education for everyone, regardless of background or circumstances.
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Robert Alan McIntosh (MBA '47) Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert Alan McIntosh (MBA 1947). McIntosh was a member of the Midshipmen Officers Class 5, US Navy Supply Corps, during World War II. He was associated with the Mohasco Corporation for more than 30 years. McIntosh earned a bachelor's degree from Brown University before attending HBS.
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Robert B. McKeon (MBA 1980) Memorial Fellowship
The Robert B. McKeon Memorial Fellowship was established through the generosity of the late Robert B. McKeon (MBA 1980) and his family. Honoring McKeon and his longtime support of the mission of HBS, this fellowship will encourage future generations of business leaders to pursue an MBA at HBS. McKeon, who died in 2012, was a highly regarded businessman and generous philanthropist, a devoted husband and father, and an avid collector of art and books. A graduate of Fordham University, he joined First Boston Corporation after receiving his MBA, and eventually rose to become director of mergers and acquisitions. He then helped found Wasserstein Perella Management Partners Inc., and ran the private equity division when he was only in his 30s, before he became chairman of the firm. McKeon later founded Veritas Capital and grew the company to be one of the leading private equity firms in New York.
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Sonnet and Ian (MBA 1993) McKinnon Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Sonnet and Daniel “Ian” (MBA 1993) McKinnon on the occasion of Ian's 30th reunion. Ian is the Founding Partner of Sandia Holdings, located in Greenwich, Connecticut and Tiburon, California. Prior to starting Sandia, Ian spent nearly twenty years at Ziff Brothers Investment (ZBI), from which he retired as a managing partner. Before joining ZBI, he was a consultant with Bain & Company and an investment banking analyst with Merrill Lynch & Co. Ian remains particularly active in technology and life sciences investing, both directly through Sandia and through various external investment partnerships. Ian serves on the boards of several non-profit entities including the Santa Fe Institute as Vice Chair and the UC San Francisco Foundation. He enjoys teaching and has been a guest lecturer on investment topics for many years at Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, and the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.
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Robert S. McNamara (MBA 1939) Scholarship
The Robert S. McNamara Scholarship was established through a generous bequest from Mariette Orth and Philip William Orth (MBA 1942) in honor of former US Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara (MBA 1939). Philip, a graduate of Amherst College, was chairman of the board of the Ph. Orth Co., a 114-year-old family bakery and institutional foods processor, until his retirement in 1996. He was active in his community, serving on the board of directors of many cultural institutions in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was an avid fly fisherman. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students with an interest in accounting.
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Medway (MBA 1992) Family Math and Science Fellowship
The Medway Family Math and Science Fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert Medway (MBA 1992) and Laura Medway in honor of Robert's 25th Reunion. The fellowship will support students with a background in mathematics or science who graduated from a public university. Robert is the cofounder and managing partner of Royal Capital. He previously worked at Seneca Capital and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, and in investment and merchant banking at Wasserstein, Perella & Co., Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and Salomon Brothers Inc. He serves on the literature, science, and the arts dean's advisory board of the University of Michigan, on the board of the Wall Street Strategic Council of UJA-Federation of New York, and on the board of trustees of Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester. Laura was a marketing executive who held positions at The Manischewitz Company, Pfizer Inc., Crawford Laboratories Inc., and Lettuce Entertain You. She serves on the board of the Chappaqua School Foundation.
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Suhaila Meghani Fellowship
The Suhaila Meghani Fellowship was established by Sahar Meghani and Nabeel Bhanji (both MBA 2012) on the occasion of their 5th Reunion. The fellowship is named for the late Suhaila Meghani, who was instrumental in her sister Sahar's decision to apply to HBS and who believed wholeheartedly in the limitless potential of women from the subcontinent. Sahar and Nabeel hope that through this fellowship, Suhaila's positive influence and determined spirit will support and encourage women to pursue MBA degrees at the School, especially students from Pakistan or India. Sahar is the founder and CEO of Trunkaroo, an edtech startup. She started her career in investment banking and private equity at Greenhill and Insight Equity before transitioning into product and business development roles at leading startups. She grew up in Dubai, Pakistan, and the United States, and has a BA from Wellesley College. Nabeel is currently an associate portfolio manager at Elliott Advisors, where he focuses on special situations and activist investing. Prior to HBS he was a private equity investor at Apax Partners and an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. He holds an MA in politics, philosophy, and economics (PPE) from Balliol College, Oxford.
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Mehra (MBA 1986) Family HBS/SEAS Collaboration Fund
The Mehra Family HBS/SEAS Collaboration Fund was established by Karen Petersen Mehra and Sanjeev K. Mehra (MBA 1986) in support of Sanjeev's 30th Reunion and Harvard President Emerita Drew Faust's One Harvard initiative. Their generosity will support collaborative efforts with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), including fellowships for students participating in the MS/MBA program. Karen holds a master's from Columbia University and is currently focused on family and volunteer activities related to education and the environment. Her nonprofit work has included many years as a representative of the World YWCA to the United NGO body. Sanjeev began his career at Goldman Sachs in the corporate finance division, subsequently becoming a managing director in the principal investment area and vice chairman of global private equity investing. During his career, Sanjeev has served on more than 25 boards. He currently serves on the board of ARAMARK Corporation, and on several nonprofit boards, including Oakham School Foundation and Friends of The Doon School. Karen and Sanjeev met while classmates at Harvard College and have four sons.
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Sarah and Ephraim (JD/MBA 2012) Mernick Fellowship
The Sarah and Ephraim Mernick Fellowship was established through the generosity of Sarah and Ephraim (JD/MBA 2012) Mernick on the occasion of Ephraim’s 5th Reunion. The fellowship will support students pursing a joint degree with Harvard Law School (HLS). Ephraim is Chief Operating Officer at Lindsay Goldberg, a private investment firm based in New York City. He credits his own experience at HBS and HLS with nurturing an appetite for curiosity and learning.
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Margaret and David Mgrublian (MBA 1986) Fellowship
The Margaret and David Mgrublian Fellowship was established through the generosity of Margaret Mgrublian and David G. Mgrublian (MBA 1986) in honor of David's 25th Reunion. Under David's leadership as CEO, IDS Real Estate Group is the largest privately held manager of commercial real estate in California. Previously, David had a distinguished career as partner, marketing principal, and leasing agent with Trammell Crow Company. He is a former alumni association president and current trustee at his alma mater, Claremont McKenna College, where he chairs the building and grounds committee. He also serves on board affairs, academic affairs, the capital campaign, and research and research Institutes, and is a member of the executive committee. He was board chair at Westridge School and St. Mark's School, and director of the Western Diocese Armenian Church Summer Camp. It is Mr. Mgrublian's hope that this fellowship will encourage students from his alma mater to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Constantine S. Mihas (MBA 1992) Fellowship
Constantine S. "Dean" Mihas (MBA 1992) created this fellowship in honor of his 25th Reunion. He is a managing director at GTCR, where, as head of the health care group, he has been instrumental in building the firm's expertise in life sciences and medical devices. Mihas serves as director of several companies, including Cedar Gate Technologies, Sotera, Rx30, and TerSera. He is also a strong supporter and board member of WBEZ Chicago Public Media, a public radio station financed primarily by listener contributions. Mihas holds a BS with high distinction in finance and economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Saurabh Mittal (MBA 1999) Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
In honor of his 25th Reunion, Saurabh Mittal (MBA 1999) generously established the Saurabh Mittal Fellowship. Mittal is the founder and chairman of Mission Holdings, which focuses on building global leaders in financial services, technology, and media. He was previously a global partner at Noonday Capital (part of Farallon Capital), and he co-founded lndiabulls Group, a financial services conglomerate in India. Mittal holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), and he graduated from HBS as a Baker Scholar. Mittal was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award of IIT Delhi. He and his wife are avid philanthropists focused on children’s health and education, and he serves on the boards of Trustees of Plaksha University, the IIT Delhi Endowment Fund, Avsara, and Parivaar.
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Johnita Walker Mizelle (MBA 2008) Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Johnita Walker Mizelle (MBA 2008) in honor of her 10th Reunion, this fellowship encourages and supports women in business and helps make HBS accessible to talented, underrepresented student populations who otherwise would be unable to attend the School. Mizelle is head of investor relations and ecosystem development for the Americas at Anthemis Group, a venture capital investment firm focused on the fintech sector. Previously, Mizelle was head of business development at LM Capital Group. She began her career as an analyst with Goldman Sachs and went on to various roles at companies such as Lyxor Asset Management, Progress Investment Management, and Williams Capital Group. She earned a BS from Spelman College as a NASA Scholar. At HBS, she received the Morgan Stanley Fellowship and Dean's Award.
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Gupta (MBA 2013) Modi (MBA 2013) Public Service Fellowship
The Gupta Modi Public Service Fellowship was established through the generosity of Anita Gupta Modi and KunaI Modi (both MBA 2013) in honor of their 5th Reunion. This fellowship will be used to support and inspire students committed to public service. The couple met at HBS, where Kunal earned a joint degree from HBS and the Harvard Kennedy School. He is an associate partner with McKinsey & Company. Kunal serves as board chairman of Generation Citizen and sits on the HBS Alumni Board. He previously worked at Teach for America and served as an AmeriCorps national service member. Anita, who is interested in health care access and tech-oriented delivery strategies, is the VP of product strategy at Science 37 and has held strategic roles at Genos, athenahealth, and the Jamaican Ministry of Health.
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Sandy Montenegro-Littlefield (MBA 1989) Fellowship
The Sandy Montenegro-Littlefield Fellowship was established through the generosity of Sandy Montenegro-Littlefield (MBA 1989) in honor of her 20th Reunion and in memory of her husband, Jacques Mequet Littlefield. Montenegro-Littlefield came to HBS as a successful entrepreneur, having started the first loofah company in her native country of Guatemala. After graduating from HBS, she served as the worldwide director of strategy for Oracle Corporation and director of alliances at Siebel Systems, where she was responsible for the creation, development, and implementation of the Siebel Venture Capital Program. The mother of Jacques and Jeannik, Montenegro-Littlefield is committed to the welfare of children in Guatemala through her support of Helps International. She is a graduate of Rafael Landivar University and Fribourg University. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from Central America, with preference given to students from Guatemala.
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Ann S. Moore (MBA 1978) Fellowship
The Ann S. Moore Fellowship was established through the generosity of the Time Warner Foundation in honor of Ann S. Moore (MBA 1978) on the occasion of her retirement as chairman and CEO of Time Inc. Moore joined Time Inc. in 1978, serving in key positions at several publications, including founding publisher of Sports Illustrated for Kids in 1989. She was named Publisher of People in 1991 and executive vice president of Time Inc. in 2001, ultimately becoming the first woman to lead the company in its 80-year history. Moore is a director of the Wallace Foundation, which supports arts, education, and out-of-school-time initiatives. She is an active and recognized speaker on business and women's issues. In 2006, Moore received the Alumni Achievement Award from Harvard Business School, and was selected to be the Class Day Speaker in 2008. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Vanderbilt University. This fellowship is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who exemplify outstanding leadership skills in both corporate and civic activities.
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Isadore Moore Fellowship
The Isadore Moore Fellowship was established through the generosity of David Moore (MBA 1980) in honor of his father and in recognition of his 40th Reunion. This fellowship will support students who are the first in their family to attend college, students from New Jersey, and students who have a background or interest in entrepreneurship.
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Howard D. Morgan (MBA 1988) Fellowship
The Howard D. Morgan Fellowship was established through the generosity of Howard D. Morgan (MBA 1988) in honor of his 25th Reunion. This fellowship will support the School's efforts to make HBS accessible to the broadest range of talented students. Morgan is copresident of Castle Harlan and has been active in middle-market private equity for more than 25 years. A graduate of Hamilton College, he is a director of the Alexander Hamilton Institute, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, the World Press Institute, and CHAMP Private Equity in Sydney, Australia, since its formation in 1999. Morgan also serves as treasurer of the Friends of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. He was a director and an officer of the HBS Alumni Board from 2006 through 2011, and he serves on the board of the HBS Club of New York, which he chaired from 2010 to 2014.
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Anthony D. Morgan (MBA 2001) Fellowship
The Anthony D. Morgan Fellowship was established through the generosity of Anthony Morgan (MBA 2001) on the occasion of his 15th Reunion. Morgan works at Onex Partners, managing its origination and due diligence efforts in Europe and leading its investment in Survitec Group. Prior to joining Onex, he was with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board as a vice president in the principal investing group and a member of the private investments committee. Morgan holds a master's in engineering from the University of Cambridge.
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Michael Warren Morse (MBA 2007) Memorial Fellowship
The Michael Warren Morse Memorial Fellowship was established through the generosity of Richard Tyler Morse (MBA 2002) and Conor Bastable (MBA 2002) at the time of their 10th Reunion in memory of Tyler's brother, Michael Warren Morse (MBA 2007). Michael was a man who embraced life to its fullest. His family was the light of his life, and he was an active volunteer who gave back to his New York City community. Tyler is CEO of MCR Development LLC, and Bastable is a partner at Davidson Kempner Capital Management. Both serve on the associates council of Prep for Prep, which identifies and prepares promising students of color for placement at independent schools in the Northeast. It is the donors' hope that this fellowship will support MBA students from Michael's alma mater, the University of California, Berkeley.
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Dean (MBA 1960) and LaVon Morton Fellowship
The Dean and LaVon Morton Fellowship was established through the generosity of LaVon Morton and Dean Morton (MBA 1960) in honor of Dean's 50th Reunion. In his professional life, Dean has worked as an engineer, manager, and executive, serving as director, executive vice president, and chief operating officer of Hewlett-Packard during his 32-year tenure at the company. In retirement, he has served on a number of corporate and nonprofit boards. Dean has been an active member of the Harvard Business School community, including serving on the Board of Dean's Advisors. In 1992, he was given the highest honor awarded to alumni by the School, the HBS Alumni Achievement Award. Both Dean and LaVon are graduates of Kansas State University. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Melinda J. Mount (MBA 1987) Fellowship
The Melinda J. Mount Fellowship was established through the generosity of Melinda J. Mount (MBA 1987) in honor of her 25th Reunion. Mount is currently the corporate vice president and CFO of the online services division at Microsoft. Previously, she has served as EVP and co-managing director of AOL UK, as vice president of corporate strategy and development at Time Warner, and as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley. Mount, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, sits on the board of directors for that school's foundation and is an advisor to students in the Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. She is on the advisory board of the HBS Women's Student Association and the board of Rainier Scholars in Seattle. It is Ms. Mount's hope that this fellowship will encourage women to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Sunit Mukherjee (MBA 2008) Family Fellowship
Sunit Shankar Mukherjee (MBA 2008) created this fellowship to support students from India and, whenever possible, those who have a background or stated interest in entrepreneurship. Mukherjee is a principal at STG Partners, a private equity firm based in Palo Alto, California, which is focused on software, internet service, and technology-enabled services companies. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai, and a master's from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. As a second-year student at HBS, Mukherjee served as copresident of the Turnaround & Restructuring Club.
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Elizabeth Prus (MBA 1997) and Gregory D. (MBA 1997) Myers Fellowship
This fellowship was established in 2022 through the generosity of Elizabeth Prus Myers (MBA 1997) and Gregory D. Myers (MBA 1997) in honor of their 25th Reunion. Elizabeth is a managing director at JP Morgan, and Gregory is a partner at Metalmark Capital.
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Sumeet (MBA 2006) and Shivani Narang Fellowship
The Sumeet and Shivani Narang Fellowship was established by Sumeet Narang (MBA 2006) in honor of his 10th Reunion. This fellowship will support students from India. Sumeet cofounded Samara Capital in late 2006 and serves as its managing director. Samara Capital is an entrepreneurially run, India-focused private equity firm. The company invests in emerging Indian companies, which it defines as those businesses that are poised for rapid transformation, have a strong entrepreneurial management team, and exhibit a favorable industry context. Previously, Sameet worked for Goldman Sachs; Citigroup, India; and Fiat. He holds an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and a second MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. The Narangs live in Mumbai with their two young children.
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Alex Navab (MBA 1991) Fellowship
The Alex Navab Fellowship was established through the generosity of Alex Navab (MBA 1991) in honor of his 20th Reunion. Navab was co-head of North American Private Equity at KKR & Co. LP and former head of the media and communications industry team in the United States. He also served on the firm's investment and management committee. Navab played a significant role in the development of Borden, Intermedia Communications, KSL Recreation, Neway Anchorlok, Newsquest Media, The Nielsen Company, NuVox, PanAmSat, RELTEC, Tenovis, Visant, Yellow Pages Group, World Color Press, and Zhone Technologies. Prior to joining KKR, he was with James D. Wolfensohn Incorporated and Goldman Sachs. Navab served on the board of directors of The Nielsen Company and Visant. A graduate of Columbia College, Navab was a George F. Baker Scholar and Thomas M. and Edna E. Wolfe Award recipient at HBS. His desire to make the transformational HBS educational experience accessible to the broadest range of students inspired him to create this fellowship. Mr. Navab passed away in 2019.
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Pericles Navab (MBA 1996) and David Luttway (MBA 1996) Fellowship
The Pericles Navab and David Luttway Fellowship was established through the generosity of Pericles Navab (MBA 1996) and David Luttway (MBA 1996), in celebration of their 10th Reunion. Navab and Luttway are private investors focusing on middle-market companies. They own and operate PITCO Foods, one of the leading wholesale cash-and-carry companies in the United States, serving grocery retailers and food-service operators. Having immigrated to the United States from Iran and France, respectively, Navab and Luttway strongly believe in supporting education through philanthropy. It is their preference that this endowed fund be awarded to deserving international MBA students with a background in retail, manufacturing, operations, or purchasing.
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Nitin Nayar (MBA 2003) Fellowship
The Nitin Nayar Fellowship was established through the generosity of Nitin Nayar (MBA 2003) in honor of his 10th Reunion. Nayar, a graduate of Harvard College, is managing director of Warburg Pincus India Private Ltd. in Mumbai. He is involved in the affiliate's investment advisory activities in India, and evaluates opportunities in the technology and media sectors. Previously, he was business development manager for Epoch Partners, a boutique investment bank, and worked in the technology investment banking group at Merrill Lynch. Nayar's abiding commitment to encourage and support students from India with a background or interest in social enterprise to pursue an MBA at HBS inspired him to create this fellowship.
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Neissa Family Fellowship
The Neissa Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of James M. Neissa (MBA 1990) and Janet K. Neissa in honor of James's 25th Reunion. This fellowship will support students from Colombia, where James was raised, or from the state of Texas, where Janet grew up. James served as an investment banker at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and as joint global head of investment banking at UBS. The Neissas are both graduates of the University of Texas at Austin, and they are the parents of three sons.
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Corinne H. Nevinny (MBA 1987) Entrepreneurial Fellowship
The Corinne H. Nevinny Fellowship was established through the generosity of Corinne Nevinny (MBA 1987) in honor of her 25th Reunion. Nevinny is cofounder and general partner of LMNVC LLC, a California-based venture capital firm that helps fund startup companies, particularly those created or led by women that are clean-, green-, health-, wellness-, fitness-, and education-oriented. Prior to founding LMNVC, she held a number of executive positions at Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, including president of global operations and corporate vice president of cardiac surgery systems and vascular; president of global manufacturing and operations; and treasurer and CFO. Previously, she was vice president and CFO of Tularik Inc. and executive director of the Health Care Group at Warburg Dillon Read LLC. She is a graduate of Stanford University. This fellowship will make the transformational HBS education experience accessible to the broadest range of students.
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Christopher B. (MBA 1998) and M.E. O'Connor Fellowship
Christopher B. O'Connor (MBA 1998) and M.E. O'Connor generously established this fellowship in honor of Christopher's 20th Reunion. The fellowship will support deserving MBA students who otherwise would not be able to afford an education at HBS. Christopher earned a BA from Harvard College in 1992 and works for Perella Weinberg Partners in New York. M.E. works at home raising their six children and also runs a thriving business as a consultant for BeautyCounter, a rapidly growing safe, nontoxic skin care line. The O'Connors reside in Connecticut.
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Shawn P. O'Connor (MBA 2006) LGBT Fellowship
The Shawn P. O'Connor LGBT Fellowship was established by Shawn O'Connor (MBA 2006) in honor of his 10th Reunion. This fellowship is intended to support the LGBT community and foster a positive environment for all students. O'Connor is the founder and presenting sponsor of the New Hampshire LGBT Film Festival. He is also the first openly LGBT candidate to run for Congress in New Hampshire. O'Connor has long supported local and national LGBT advocacy organizations, such as the Human Rights Campaign, and has done pro bono legal representation for Immigration Equality, supporting LGBT and HIV-positive immigrants seeking asylum in the United States. He received his undergraduate degree in international politics and Latin American studies at Georgetown University, as well as a law degree from Harvard Law School. O'Connor was a leader in the LGBT organizations at Georgetown, Harvard Law School, and HBS.
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O'Keefe (MBA 2003) Family Fellowship
The O'Keefe Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Dan O'Keefe (MBA 2003) in honor of his 15th Reunion. O'Keefe is a managing partner at Apax Digital and serves on the board for Moda Operandi. He was a Baker Scholar at HBS and is a member of the Alumni Advisory Board. Before HBS, he received his BA from Brown University, where he serves as treasurer of the alumni association. O'Keefe also holds a fellowship with the Foreign Policy Association, is a member of the New York Venture Capital Association board of directors, and is the chairman of the Opportunity Network, an education-focused nonprofit.
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Denise M. O'Leary (MBA 1983) and Kent J. Thiry (MBA 1983) Fellowship
Denise M. O'Leary and Kent J. Thiry (both MBA 1983) established the Denise M. O'Leary and Kent J. Thiry Fellowship to support students who are veterans of the US Armed Forces or are from underrepresented groups. O'Leary works as a private investor and serves as a corporate director of American Airlines Group Inc., Calpine Corporation, and Medtronic Inc. She previously was a general partner at Menlo Ventures and has also served on the boards of ALZA Corporation, America West Airlines Group Inc., Chiron Corporation, Del Monte Foods Company, and US Airways Group Inc. Thiry is chairman and CEO of DaVita Inc., which manages medical groups and operates dialysis centers. He was previously a partner at Bain and CEO of Vivra. He served as a director of Oxford Health Plans LLC. At HBS, O'Leary and Thiry serve as members of The HBS Campaign committee and the Board of Dean's Advisors.
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Robert (MBA 1999) and Eileen O'Leary Fellowship
The Robert and Eileen O'Leary Fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert O'Leary (MBA 1999) in honor of his 15th Reunion. This fund will support students with experience in the nonprofit sector. A magna cum laude graduate of Pomona College, O'Leary is managing director and co-portfolio manager of Oaktree Capital Management LP. Prior to joining Oaktree in 2002, he held positions with McKinsey & Company and Orion Partners. He has served on the board of Aleris International Inc. since 2011.
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Colonel Norman E. Oram (MBA 1962) Scholarship
The Colonel Norman E. Oram Scholarship was established through a generous bequest from Marie-Louise Saint-Laux Oram in honor of her husband, Colonel Norman E. Oram (MBA 1962). Oram had a long and distinguished career in the Air Force, which led him to the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, where he was on the original faculty. Before retiring, he managed INTGRA Houston, a school for Japanese businessmen. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Roger B. (MBA 1963) and Barbara D. Orloff Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
This fellowship will be established through a generous bequest from Barbara D. Orloff and Roger B. Orloff (MBA 1963). Roger is a retired investment banker who specialized in middle-market mergers and acquisitions and searches for strategic acquisitions and the sale of entrepreneurial businesses to strategic buyers. Roger founded the Atlanta-based The Acquisition Search Corporation and served as its CEO for more than three decades. He earned an undergraduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has been honored with lifetime achievement awards from the Rensselaer Alumni Association and Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity. Barbara earned an undergraduate degree at New York University.
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Alex Otto (MBA 1994) Fellowship
The Alex Otto Fellowship was established through the generosity of Alex Otto (MBA 1994) in honor of his 20th Reunion. This fellowship will encourage students from Germany, Otto's home country, to pursue an MBA at HBS. Born in Hamburg, Otto earned his international baccalaureate at Oxford and then graduated from Harvard University and HBS. He joined ECE, a European market leader in the shopping center sector, in 1994, and was appointed CEO in 2000. Otto serves on the boards of the Otto Group, Sonae Sierra Brasil, and DES Deutsche EuroShop AG, and he is a member of the advisory board of Peek & Cloppenburg KG in Dusseldorf. He chairs the International Council of Shopping Centres Europe and is a board member of the HBS Foundation of Germany. Additionally, he is the initiator and chairman of the board of trustees of the Lebendige Stadt ("vibrant city") Foundation, whose mission is to revitalize Europe's city centers, and of the Alexander Otto Sportstiftung Foundation, which funds youth sports in Hamburg.
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Peter Palandjian (MBA 1993) Fellowship
Peter Palandjian (MBA 1993) created this fellowship in honor of his 25th Reunion. As chairman and CEO of Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, Palandjian oversees Intercontinental's affiliated operating companies and is responsible for strategic planning and direction of the corporation. Palandjian holds memberships with the Pension Real Estate Association and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers and has been active on a number of corporate and not-for-profit boards. He also serves as a volunteer undergraduate admissions interviewer for Harvard. Palandjian earned his BA from Harvard College, where he was a two-time men's tennis team captain. He later became a world-ranked tennis player on the ATP tour.
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Emil J. Pansky (MBA 1949) Fund
The Emil J. Pansky Fund was established through a generous bequest from Emil Pansky (MBA 1949). Pansky passed away in January 2007 at the age of 86. Born in 1921, he was raised in New York City. Pansky received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Cooper Union College, followed by his MBA from HBS in 1949. He worked at Ford Motor Company and at Republic Aviation during and after World War II before creating his own very successful businesses in Oakland, California, and Santa Clara, California. Pansky and his wife, Billie, were avid tennis players and world travelers, and Pansky was also very active in fundraising efforts on behalf of HBS. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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C.S. and Jin Young Park Fellowship
The C.S. and Jin Young Park Fellowship was established through the generosity of Chung Ho Park (MBA 2008) in honor of his 10th Reunion. Named for his parents, C.S. Park and Jin Young Park, this fellowship will support students from Korea. Chung Ho Park is a managing director at KKR and co-leads the firm's efforts in Korea. He serves as a director on the boards of LS Automotive, KCF Technologies, and TMON, and previously served as a board observer of Oriental Brewery and Hanaro Telecom. Park grew up in both Seoul, Korea, and the United States, and earned a BS in finance and information systems from the Stern School of Business at New York University.
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Andrew S. Park (MBA 1996) Fellowship
Andrew S. Park (MBA 1996) created this fellowship in honor of his 25th Reunion to support students who were recipients of Fulbright scholarships or similar international scholarships. Park has a background as a private investor and entrepreneur, and he founded and led Holland Square Group, a national provider of specialized health care IT services. He was previously the CIO of Comdata Corporation, a leader in corporate payment technology and services. Prior to pursuing his MBA, Park served as a research associate at HBS, writing cases on the subject of corporate and financial restructuring, and was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to conduct research in South Korea, the country from which he emigrated at age five with his family. He earned a BA from Wesleyan University. Park and his wife, Inna, have two daughters, Inge and Gemma.
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Parker Hagan Scholars Fellowship Fund
The Parker Hagan Scholars Fellowship was established through the generosity of Paul G. Parker (MBA 1990) and Andrea J. Hagan (MBA 1991). This fellowship will provide financial aid to students who are US veterans. Parker is co-chairman of global mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs and is a member of the investment banking senior leadership group there. He received a BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he currently serves on the board of visitors. Hagan is managing director and member of the investment committee at Flexis Capital. She was also a managing director at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. She received a BS in accounting magna cum laude from the University of Denver. Parker and Hagan met at HBS in 1989 and were married in 1993. They reside in New York with their three daughters.
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Robert D. (MBA 1969) and Robin M. Paulson Fellowship
Robert D. Paulson (MBA 1969) and Robin M. Paulson created this fellowship in honor of Robert's 50th Reunion to support students who are current or past members of the US military, who have served as first responders, or who have a background in public service, the performing arts, or non-profits. Robert and Robin have strong family ties to the military and feel a deep sense of gratitude to those who sacrifice to defend the United States. Robert was the brigade commander of his 600-man Army ROTC unit when he graduated from the University of Santa Barbara, and he began active duty as an army lieutenant in the Systems Analysis office after graduating from HBS. Following his service, Robert led the aerospace and defense practice at McKinsey & Company and later founded Aerostar Capital. Robin's parents, Major Robert S. Hoff, US Army, and Y2C Mary E. Hoff, US Navy, both served their country in World War II. Robin was a professional ballerina and actress with a career on Broadway, in television, and in movies. She graduated from California State University Northridge with a degree in communicative disorders.
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Kevin S. (MBA 1987) and Erica J. Penn Fellowship
The Kevin S. and Erica J. Penn Fellowship was established through the generosity of Kevin S. Penn (MBA 1987) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Penn is managing director at American Securities. Previously, he founded and led ACI Capital Co. LLC and was EVP and chief investment officer for a family investment office, First Spring Corporation. Penn currently serves as a director of Healthy Directions, Cornhusker Energy, and Presidio Network Solutions. He is an overseer for the design school at his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, and a board member at the Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Medicine. Penn's belief in giving back to institutions that have had an impact on his life inspired him to create this fellowship, and it is his hope that those who receive it will be inspired to give back to HBS in the future.
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Maurice E. Pinto (MBA 1960) Fellowship
The Maurice E. Pinto Fellowship was established through the generosity of Maurice E. Pinto (MBA 1960) in honor of his 50th Reunion. Pinto is chief executive of Priory Investments Ltd. in London, a firm he founded in 1990 that specializes in buying small and medium-sized businesses. After graduating from HBS, he joined Pinto & Co., an investment firm operated by his family, before cofounding Sea Containers Inc., which leases freight containers. Pinto is a graduate of Yale University and served as a lieutenant in the US Army. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who are veterans of the US Armed Forces.
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Mark B. Plunkett (MBA 2002) Fellowship
The Mark B. Plunkett Fellowship was established through the generosity of Mark B. Plunkett (MBA 2002), in celebration of his 5th Reunion. Plunkett works for Atlas Capital, a hedge fund based in Dallas. A dedicated supporter of HBS, he has served as the Class of 2002 fundraising co-chair since graduation and was an active member of The Harvard Business School Campaign fellowship advisory board. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from Texas or Arkansas.
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Teresa and Byron Pollitt (MBA 1977) Fellowship
The Teresa and Byron Pollitt Fellowship was established with a gift from Teresa Pollitt and Byron Pollitt (MBA 1977) in honor of Byron's 40th Reunion. This fellowship will support veterans of the US military. Teresa had a 15-year career as a security analyst with the investment counsel firm Scudder Stevens & Clark. She has served on the national board of the National Charity League and has held numerous volunteer leadership positions at organizations including Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, the Junior League, and the public schools that educated the couple's three daughters. She earned an MBA from the University of Southern California and she earned the chartered financial analyst credential. Byron began his career at McKinsey & Company. He served as CFO for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Gap, and Visa, where he helped lead the then-largest IPO in US history in terms of money raised. Now retired, he serves on the board of Voya Financial and as a member of the finance commission of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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Popa (MBA 2007) Family Fellowship
The Popa Family Fellowship, established through a planned gift, was directed by Alex Popa (MBA 2007) in honor of his 10th Reunion. It is Popa's hope that this fellowship will encourage men and women from Romania to pursue an MBA at HBS. Popa is a portfolio manager at Capital Research Global Investors in their Los Angeles office. Prior to attending HBS, he held several positions in the Romanian government, including serving as the prime minister's advisor for economic affairs and later serving as secretary of state and heading the Agency for Foreign Investments. Popa holds degrees from Stanford University in economics, management science, and engineering.
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Marc Puig (MBA 1990) Family Fellowship
Marc Puig Guasch (MBA 1990) created this fellowship in honor of his 30th Reunion to encourage students from Spain to pursue an MBA at HBS. Puig is CEO and chairman of the board of directors of Puig, a Spanish fashion and fragrance company. Prior to becoming CEO, he served in many roles at Puig, in both the US and Barcelona. Puig studied engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. He is president of the IEF (Family Business Institute), vice president of the Circulo de Economia, and a member of the IESE International Advisory Board. He serves on the HBS European Advisory Board.
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Purnima Puri (MBA 1997) and Richard Barrera (MBA 1997) Fellowship
Purnima Puri and Richard Barrera (both MBA 1997) established this fellowship in honor of their 20th Reunions. Puri is a partner and portfolio manager at HPS Investment Partners. She was previously a principal at Redwood Capital Management and was with Goldman Sachs for five years. Puri earned a BA in mathematics from Northwestern University and is a member of the Robin Hood Foundation's Leadership Council and Mount Sinai Hospital Children's Center foundation board. Barrera founded Roystone Capital in 2012, after serving as partner and co-portfolio manager at Redwood Capital and Glenview Capital, and beginning his career as an analyst at Gleacher & Co. He earned a BSE in finance and accounting from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Barrera serves on the board of Success Academy Charter Schools and lives in New York City with Puri and their four children.
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Quinn Family Financial Aid Fund
The Quinn Family Financial Aid Fund was established in 1997 in honor of Cheryl L. Quinn to recognize her devotion to her family. Quinn, whose daughter, Angela Quinn Crispi (MBA 1990), is currently the Executive Dean for Administration at HBS, exemplified the values and spirit of Harvard Business School throughout her life. Her unyielding strength and commitment to her dreams and ideals inspired others in countless ways.
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Julis Rabinowitz Family Fellowship
The Julis Rabinowitz Family Fellowship was established by Mitchell Julis (MBA 1980, JD 1981) and Joleen Julis in honor of Mitchell's parents, Maurice Julis and Thelma Rabinowitz, and his brother Richard Allen Julis. The fellowship will support students from Israel attending HBS. Mitchell is the co-chairman and co-CEO of Canyon Capital Advisors, which he cofounded along with his HBS sectionmate, Joshua S. Friedman, in 1990. Joleen sits on the board of the Hirshhorn Museum. The Julises have four children, Elliot, Esther, Maia, and Rose.
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The Thomas Rattigan (MBA 1962) Fellowship
The Thomas Rattigan Fellowship was established through the generosity of Thomas J. Rattigan (MBA 1962) and his wife, Jane, to support deserving MBA students.
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Professor Henry B. Reiling Fellowship
The Professor Henry B. Reiling Fellowship was established through the generosity of Samuel M. Mencoff (MBA 1981) and Gregory W. Wendt (MBA 1987) in recognition of Professor Henry "Hank" Reiling (MBA 1962) and his personal mentorship and many contributions to the interface of law, finance, and accounting. Reiling was responsible for the MBA elective Tax Factors in Business Decisions and chaired the committee that created the required course Leadership and Corporate Accountability. In HBS Executive Education, he was faculty chair for Strategic Finance for Smaller Businesses and Finance for Senior Executives. Mencoff is a founding partner and co-CEO of Madison Dearborn Partners. He serves on a number of boards, including that of his alma mater, Brown University. Wendt is a portfolio manager and investment analyst for Capital Research and Management Company. He is a trustee of his alma mater, the University of Chicago. It is the donors' hope that this MBA fellowship will celebrate Reiling and the transforming educational experience of HBS.
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Blanca G. and Reynaldo (MBA 1995) Reza Fellowship
Blanca Reza and Reynaldo Reza (MBA 1995) generously established the Blanca G. and Reynaldo Reza fellowship in honor of Reynaldo's 25th Reunion. It is the Rezas' hope that it will support students from the lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Reynaldo is a SVP at Fayez Sarofim & Co., a member of the firm's investment committee, and a portfolio manager for a variety of institutional and high-net-worth clients. He serves as the sector leader for the industrials and materials industry and is responsible for research of the transportation industry. He received a BS in aerospace engineering from the US Military Academy. Prior to joining Fayez Sarofim & Co., he was employed at Pfizer Inc. and Mobil Chemical, and was a captain in the US Army. Reynaldo serves on the board of visitors for the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
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Rhodes (MBA 2003) Family Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
The Rhodes Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jeffrey K. Rhodes (MBA 2003). Rhodes is a co-managing partner of TPG Capital, based in San Francisco. He also co-leads TPG Capital’s health care group and the firm’s investment activities in the health care services, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors. He serves on the boards of several for profit and not-for-profit organizations. Rhodes earned a BA in economics from Williams College. This fellowship will support MBA students from Minnesota and Utah.
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Andrew C. (MBA 2003) and Elizabeth S. (MBA 2003) Right Fellowship for US Armed Forces Members
The Andrew C. and Elizabeth S. Right Fellowship for US Armed Forces Members was established through the generosity of Andrew Curtis Right and Elizabeth "Zibby" Schwarzman Right (both MBA 2003). This fellowship will support students who have served in the US Armed Forces. A graduate of Princeton University and a Baker Scholar at HBS, Andrew is founder and managing partner of Cherry Lane Capital. Prior to founding Cherry Lane, he was in the infrastructure investment group within the merchant banking division at Goldman Sachs. Zibby, a graduate of Yale University and HBS, is a full-time mother of four and a freelance writer. She has contributed to numerous publications, including Marie Claire, Redbook, Shape, and Self, and she coauthored a nonfiction fashion/fitness book, Your Perfect Fit. She also helped launch a daily deal website for moms, GaggleofChicks.com, founded by two HBS graduates. Zibby is on the board of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and on the Library Council of the New York Public Library. The Rights both serve on the museum advisory council of the American Museum of Natural History.
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Robinson (MBA 1993 and MBA 1994) Family Fellowship
Mark Robinson (MBA 1993) and Stephanie Burke Robinson (MBA 1994) established the Robinson Family Fellowship in honor of their respective 25th Reunions. This fellowship will support students who hold an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where Mark and Stephanie both earned bachelor's degrees. Mark is a partner at Centerview Partners, focusing on investment banking in the health care industry. Stephanie also holds a doctor of law degree from Harvard Law School.
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Hilppa A.K. and Joe L. Roby (MBA 1967) Fellowship
The Hilppa A.K. and Joe L. Roby Fellowship was established with a gift from Hilppa Roby and Joe Roby (MBA 1967) in honor of Joe's 50th Reunion. In awarding the fellowship, preference will be given to students from Finland, Hilppa's birthplace, or graduates of Vanderbilt University, Joe's alma mater. Hilppa was educated at Helsinki University and Madrid University and is a longstanding trustee of the American-Scandinavian Foundation in New York City. She previously worked as a conference officer at the United Nations. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Joe was an officer in the US Navy. He had a distinguished career at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) and was ultimately named the firm's president and CEO. He became chairman of Credit Suisse First Boston after its acquisition of DLJ. At HBS, the Robys were members of the Board of Dean's Advisors from 1999 to 2005. Joe previously created a memorial fellowship at HBS in honor of his late wife, Elizabeth Linscott Shute Roby (MBA 1967), which supports women MBA students.
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Rocchio (MBA 1992) Family Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
The Rocchio Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of John C. Rocchio (MBA 1992) and Lisa A. Rocchio in honor of John's 30th Reunion. It is their hope that the fellowship will support students from the Midwest or Texas. John co-founded Newstone Capital Partners and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm. Prior to forming Newstone, John was a managing director of TCW/Crescent Mezzanine. Before that, John was a vice president with Crescent Capital Corporation and a senior manager at KPMG. Before earning his MBA from HBS, John received his B.B.A. from the University of Michigan.
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Roche (MBA 2000) Fellowship
The Roche Fellowship was established through the generosity of Collin E. Roche (MBA 2000) in honor of his 10th Reunion. Roche was a Baker Scholar and Henry Ford II Scholar at HBS, and has been a leader in his 5th and 10th Reunion campaigns as a major gift chair. Currently, he is a principal at GTCR, a Chicago-based private equity firm. Roche began his career at the firm in 1996 and returned after receiving his MBA. Roche also worked as an associate at EVEREN Securities and as an analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. He is a graduate of Williams College and resides with his family in the suburbs of Chicago. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from the United States who have overcome economic and other adversities.
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Guelmana Rochelin (MBA 2007) Fellowship
The Guelmana Rochelin Fellowship was established through the generosity of Guelmana Rochelin (MBA 2007) in honor of her 10th Reunion. Rochelin has an abiding commitment to encourage and support women in business, and this fellowship will help enable women and international students attend HBS. Rochelin is the cofounder and chairperson of Affinity HealthCare Solutions, a home care agency based in the Philadelphia area. She serves as CEO and cofounder of Mana SA, an organization established to invest in Haiti's agribusiness sector. Rochelin has worked in various capacities in the financial services industry, including investment banking at Goldman Sachs and strategy and operations at the Vanguard Group. She resides in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where she was born.
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Julian Rogers Memorial Fellowship
The Julian Rogers Memorial Fellowship was established through the generosity of Mindy Rogers and Jesse T. Rogers (MBA 1984) in honor of Jesse's father, Julian Alan Rogers, and will support students experiencing hardship before or during their time at HBS. Julian's early years were significantly impacted by the loss of his father in 1918, when Julian was four. Although Julian was unable to complete his studies at Vanderbilt University due to a lack of funds in the wake of the Great Depression, his passion for learning never wavered. He studied chemical engineering on his own and parlayed this knowledge into work at Hercules Powder Company, Mississippi Chemical Corporation, Grace Chemical Company, and eventually Best Fertilizers, of which he was a part of the founding team. Julian continued to experience admirable professional successes after the sale of Best when he became a self-taught financial investor. Better than most people at understanding the life-changing value of higher education, Julian impressed this appreciation on his children and grandchildren. He took great pride in having both his sons graduate from HBS (Jesse's brother, Alan V. Rogers, is Class of 1972). Jesse is cofounder and managing director of Altamont Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. At HBS, Jesse serves as regional chair of The HBS Campaign and as Class of 1984 reunion co-chair. He and Mindy serve as members of the Board of Dean's Advisors.
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Harold Rubenstein, Bonnie Cohen (MBA 1967) & Eli Cohen Fellowship
The Harold Rubenstein, Bonnie Cohen & Eli Cohen Fellowship was established through the generosity of Bonnie Cohen (MBA 1967). Cohen currently manages her own international consulting firm, BR Cohen & Associates, and serves on the boards of several for-profit and nonprofit entities. She is an active volunteer for HBS and currently serves on the Visiting Committee. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students with a preference for students who live in the United States.
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Robert L. Ryan (MBA 1970) Fellowship
The Robert L. Ryan Fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert L. Ryan, MBA 1970, at the time of his 35th Reunion. In 1961, when he became the first in his family to enter college, his father advised him to choose a profession where discrimination would least impede his advancement. By 1968, he held a master’s degree in a field with a secure future. Upon reflection, however, Mr. Ryan realized he was intrigued by the world of business, and decided to apply to HBS. Following his graduation in 1970, Mr. Ryan had a distinguished career in consulting and finance, culminating in his current position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Medtronic Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who belong to underrepresented student populations.
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Emily Stone Gelb (MBA 2005) and James H. Stone (MBA 1962) Fellowship
The Emily Stone Gelb and James H. Stone Fellowship was established through the generosity of James H. Stone (MBA 1962) in honor of his daughter, Emily Stone Gelb (MBA 2005). A native of Chicago and a community leader there, Stone pursued a varied career in business management that culminated in the founding of Stone Management Corporation in 1969. His dedication to education, reasonable discourse, the arts, and the needs of local communities led him to leadership roles within major universities, civic groups, arts organizations, and community groups. Stone Gelb taught under-resourced middle school students in Manhattan Public Schools before becoming a manager of startup school operations for the nation’s leading private manager of public schools. Following HBS, she returned to the education sector as national director of implementation for Kaplan K12 Learning Services. Stone Gelb is currently vice president of regional operations of Teach For America. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students with a background in or interest in the field of education and students with a background in or interest in the nonprofit sector.
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Sanford J. Sacks (MBA 1966) Memorial Fellowship
The Sanford J. Sacks Memorial Fellowship was generously established by family, friends, and classmates in memory of Sanford J. Sacks (MBA 1966). This fellowship will support students who attended Northwestern University, from which Sacks graduated in 1956. He retired from the US Navy as a lieutenant before attending HBS. For decades, Sacks served as an enthusiastic volunteer and dedicated reunion chair for both Northwestern and HBS. He worked in investment banking before his long career at Ambac, where he played an instrumental role in developing the municipal bond assurance industry. Known for his fundraising abilities and mentoring expertise, Sacks was a tireless advocate for his alma maters and for health organizations. He was also a dedicated family man, and loved co-parenting his two children with his soulmate, Susan Riemer.
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Sagol (MBA 2008) Family Fellowship
The Sagol Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Yossi Sagol (MBA 2008) and Shirley Sagol in honor of Yossi's 10th Reunion. Yossi is the chairman of Sagol Holdings Ltd., a global diversified holding company. Prior to that position, he was the president and principal of Keter Plastic Group's North American division. Headquartered in Israel, Keter is the world's largest plastics manufacturing company. Yossi earned a bachelor of law and economics degree from Tel Aviv University. Shirley earned a BA and an LLB from the College of Management in Israel; she is also a graduate of the Graduate Tax Program of Boston University's School of Law.
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Ann Misiaszek (MBA 1987) and Richard Sarnoff (MBA 1987) Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Ann Misiaszek Sarnoff and Richard Sarnoff (both MBA 1987), this fellowship honors their 30th Reunion and will support students who self-identify as immigrants or children of immigrants, or who are the first in their family to attend college. Ann graduated from Georgetown University and is currently the president of BBC Studios Americas, where she oversees the commercial businesses of the BBC and chairs the board of the streaming service, BritBox. She also sits on the board of PayPal Holdings Inc., and has been named one of the Most Powerful Women in Cable by Cablefax Magazine. Richard earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton University and is the chairman of the media, entertainment, and education investment group at KKR, a global investment firm. Previously, he was the co-chairman of Bertelsmann Inc. and president of Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments. He also served in a variety of executive roles at Random House, during which time he was named Publishing Person of the Year by Publisher's Weekly and also served as chairman of the Association of American Publishers.
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Schaechterle (MBA 2014) Family Fellowship
The Schaechterle Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Aaron Chapman Schaechterle (MBA 2014) and Lorin Schaechterle in honor of Aaron's 5th Reunion. Aaron is an assistant portfolio manager at Janus Henderson Investors, which he joined after working at GTCR, a Chicago-based private equity firm. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa, where he served as captain of the varsity tennis team, and an MBA from HBS, where he was a Baker Scholar. Lorin is a physical therapist. She earned undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Joel Schiavone (MBA 1961) Fellowship
The Joel Schiavone Fellowship was established through the generosity of Joel Schiavone (MBA 1961). A lifelong entrepreneur, Schiavone has created and run more than 120 different businesses in varied industries including cable television, transportation, sports teams, and restaurants and nightclubs primarily based in his hometown of New Haven, Connecticut. He currently runs three businesses that aim to revitalize and develop the city. Additionally, he serves as the director of the National Interstate Insurance Company based out of Ohio, and is the former president of the Young Presidents' Organization. Schiavone holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University. He is an active volunteer and supporter of numerous nonprofit organizations, and is also a professional musician and a member of the Banjo Hall of Fame. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who are graduates of Yale University.
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Susan C. Schnabel (MBA 1988) and Edward L. Plummer (MBA 1989) Fellowship
Susan Schnabel (MBA 1988) and Edward Plummer (MBA 1989) created this fellowship in honor of their respective 30th Reunions. Schnabel and Plummer have each had impressive careers since graduating from HBS–Schnabel primarily in the finance sector and Plummer as an entrepreneur. They are proud parents and are involved with their local community in Los Angeles. Among other involvements, they have led their class reunion campaigns, and serve on the Alumni Board at HBS.
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John and Kathleen (MBA 1970) Schreiber Fellowship
The John and Kathleen Schreiber Fellowship was established through the generosity of John G. Schreiber (MBA 1970) and Kathleen A. Schreiber in honor of John's upcoming 55th Reunion. The Schreibers were inspired to establish the fund in support of the HBS Racial Equity Plan, which aims to increase diversity within the HBS student body. Through this fund, they hope to increase the accessibility of a Harvard MBA for underrepresented groups, and - in the process - support talented students who have overcome significant obstacles to graduate without debt. The Schreiber family passionately believes in the importance of opportunity in education, and they hope this fellowship will help enhance the diversity of experiences and perspectives within HBS.
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Steven G. (MBA 1987) and Ellen B. Segal Fellowship
Established through the generosity of Steven G. Segal (MBA 1987) and Ellen B. Segal, this fellowship honors Steven's 30th Reunion. Steven is an executive-in-residence/lecturer at the Boston University Questrom School of Business, where he developed, and now teaches, a graduate-level course in private equity and leveraged buyouts. He is the faculty advisor to the undergraduate and MBA student-managed investment fellowships, the investment research-directed study, and the Security Analyst Society research challenge team. Prior to that, Steven spent 20 years in private equity, first with Thomas H. Lee Company, and most recently as cofounder of J.W. Childs Associates. He is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.
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Erik Seiersen (MBA 1996) Fellowship
The Erik Seiersen Fellowship was established through the generosity of Fredo Arias-King (MBA 1996) to honor Erik Seiersen (MBA 1996) as a friend and mentor. This fellowship will support students from Mexico. Seiersen has broad experience in senior management, strategy, marketing, and distribution. He is currently managing director of Diageo Mexico. Previously, he served as general manager of Brink's Mexico and held several key positions in Cadbury Adams Mexico. Seiersen has further experience in the spirits industry and in finance.
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Veronica Allende Serra (MBA 1997) Fellowship
The Veronica Allende Serra Fellowship was established through the generosity of Veronica Allende Serra (MBA 1997) in honor of her 15th Reunion. Serra is the founding partner of Pacific Investments, with 17 years of experience making private equity and venture capital investments. She currently manages Innova Capital, an investment partnership focused on early-stage high-growth equity investments in companies such as ClearSale and Blue Interactive. Before launching Pacific, she helped establish a series of technology companies, including Patagon.com in Brazil and also a holding that owned stakes in Mercado Libre and Wanako Games. Serra previously ran the office for Latin American investments for International Real Returns LLC and was vice president of Leucadia National Corporation. A member of numerous corporate boards, she also sits on the nonprofit boards of iSmart Foundation (education), Instituto Sidarta (education), and Endeavor Global, and is a member of the Group of Fifty (G-50). Serra is a graduate of Escola Panamericana de Arte and holds a law degree from the University of S√£o Paulo. This fellowship will encourage women and students from Brazil and Latin America to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Vimal (MBA 2002) and Punyashree Shah Fellowship
The Vimal and Punyashree Shah Fellowship was established by Vimal Shah (MBA 2002) in honor of his 15th Reunion. In recognition of the evolving collaborations between HBS and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, this fellowship will support students enrolled in the MS/MBA joint degree program. Shah is a partner at Tricadia Capital and previously was a principal at Marathon Asset Management. Prior to enrolling at HBS, he was a director in the investment banking division at Bank One Capital Markets, a vice president at Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co., and an analyst at Ernst & Young. He is a graduate of Rhodes College.
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Amy Hendin Shaper (MBA 1994) and Peter Todd Shaper (MBA 1994) Family Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Amy Hendin Shaper and Peter Todd Shaper (both MBA 1994) in honor of their 25th Reunion. Amy and Peter met at HBS in the Entrepreneurship Club. Both are from Texas; Amy grew up in San Antonio and Peter in Houston, where they now live with their three children. The couple cherish the incomparable education they received and relationships they made at HBS, which motivate their desire to give back. They hope that through this fellowship, opportunities are created for others to do the same. Amy and Peter are leaders in business and in their communities and are delighted to enable others to have some of the same opportunities they were afforded at Harvard.
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Professor Benson P. Shapiro (MBA 1965) WPO/CEO Fellowship
The Professor Benson P. Shapiro WPO/CEO Fellowship was established through the generosity of a group of alumni in the WPO/CEO executive programs at HBS in recognition of Shapiro's contributions to the programs. The programs are offered annually to members of the Young Presidents' Organization, World Presidents' Organization, and Chief Executive Organization. Shapiro (MBA 1965) is a well-known authority on marketing strategy and sales management with particular interests in pricing, product line planning, and marketing organization. He is the Malcolm P. McNair Professor of Marketing, Emeritus, at HBS, where he taught full time from 1970 to 1997. Since 1997, Shapiro has concentrated his professional time on consulting, speeches, boards, and writing. He continues to teach at Harvard, and in the recent past has taught in several executive programs. This fellowship will is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Professor Benson P. Shapiro (MBA 1965, DBA 1970) Fellowship
The Professor Benson P. Shapiro Fellowship was established through the generosity of Wei Ching, Walter R. Cook, John Davenport Mosby III, Henri Talerman, and Peter J. Wirth (all members of the MBA Class of 1982 Section A) in honor of their 25th Reunion. The fellowship honors Benson P. Shapiro (MBA 1965, DBA 1970), the Malcolm P. McNair Professor of Marketing, Emeritus. A well-known authority on marketing strategy and sales management with particular interests in pricing, product line planning, and marketing organization, Shapiro taught full time at HBS for 27 years. He was a first-year marketing professor and faculty advisor to the MBA Class of 1982 Section A. In this dual capacity, Shapiro embodied HBS case teaching as an art form. He motivated, inspired, led, and awed those fortunate to have been his students.
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Sharma (MBA 2012) Family Fellowship
The Sharma Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Lindsay Sharma (MBA 2012) and Anurag Sharma on the occasion of Lindsay's 5th Reunion. Lindsay is an investor at Industry Ventures, where she makes venture equity investments and secondary investments in startup companies and venture funds. She graduated with honors from Indiana University Bloomington with a BA in business administration. Anurag is a partner at William Blair, where he is head of West Coast investment banking. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with MA and MB BChir degrees.
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Yoshiko and Yoshimi Shinohara Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
The Yoshiko and Yoshimi Shinohara Fellowship was established through the generosity of the Yoshiko Shinohara Memorial Foundation and its chair, Yoshimi Shinohara. After moving from Japan to the United States, Shinohara founded the US subsidiary of Persol Holdings in 1996. After decades of growth, her focus shifted to technology transformation with the goal of transforming the recruiting and staffing industry to be more sustainable and scalable with artificial intelligence. She has also built startups like HERO Software and RIZE Global and has been actively investing in startups involved in the Future of Work. Shinohara loves working with entrepreneurs and startups and assisting them in unleashing their potential and achieving their dreams.
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Shirazi Family Fellowship
The Shirazi Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Iftikhar H. Shirazi (OPM 24, 1996), Aamir H. Shirazi (OPM 26, 1998), Saquib H. Shirazi (MBA 1995), and Ali H. Shirazi (OPM 52, 2018) in memory of their father, Yusuf H. Shirazi (AMP 81, 1979). Yusuf served at the Central Superior Services of Pakistan for eight years, where he wrote reports on the role and conduct of business and the state. He was an instructor in the Finance Services Academy, a columnist on socio-politico-economic matters, and the author of seven books. Yusuf founded the Atlas Group, and he was elected president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry for two terms. He was the founding member of the Karachi Stock Exchange, Lahore Stock Exchange, and International Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He served on the HBS Alumni Association, founded the Harvard and HBS Clubs of Pakistan, and served on several other boards, including that of the Pakistan Institute of Management. Yusuf earned his BA, LLB, and JD degrees from Punjab University.
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Simmons (MBA 2007) Family Fellowship
James P. Simmons III (MBA 2007) established the Simmons Family Fellowship to support students who are residents or citizens of countries outside of the United States. Simmons is a founding partner at Mazovia Capital, an investment group focused on corporate and real estate private equity opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Previously, he worked at TPG Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Summa Group. Simmons earned a BSE from Princeton University.
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Virginia and L.E. (MBA 1972) Simmons Family Fellowship
Established through the generosity of two anonymous donors, this fellowship will support students who are members of the Latter-day Saint Student Association. This fellowship was created in honor of Virginia Simmons and L.E. Simmons (MBA 1972), who embody the spirit and character of HBS in how they have lived their personal lives and shaped the industries and communities they touch. They have dedicated themselves to establishing a fulfilling life that is centered on their family, faith, work, and the community.
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Pawan and Mallika Singh (MBA 2005) Fellowship
The Pawan and Mallika Singh Fellowship was established through the generosity of Pawan Singh and Mallika Singh (both MBA 2005) in honor of their 5th Reunion. Pawan began his career with Bain Capital and is currently principal at the Mumbai office, which he helped to open in 2008. Mallika is principal at the philanthropic firm Omidyar Network. She served as the first country head for Endeavor India, a global nonprofit organization whose support of high-impact entrepreneurs enables economic growth in emerging markets. Pawan and Mallika are graduates of Harvard College and Smith College, respectively. They live in Mumbai. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who have worked for a nonprofit in India or elsewhere and students from India.
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Shashank (MBA 2004) and Maithili Singh Fellowship
The Shashank and Maithili Singh Fellowship was established through the generosity of Shashank Singh (MBA 2004) in honor of his 10th Reunion. This fellowship will support students from India, particularly those who have demonstrated an interest or have a background in entrepreneurship. Singh believes that young entrepreneurs will be at the heart of the future growth of the Indian economy and in improving the well-being of society as a whole. He is a partner and head of Apax Partners India, a branch of the global private equity firm focused on long-term investments across sectors. He serves on the boards of IGATE, GlobalLogic, and Greatship India, and he is a trustee of the Apax Foundation and Dasra. He earned a BA with distinction from St. Stephen's College (University of Delhi) and a first-class MA in economics from Cambridge University, and was named a Baker Scholar upon graduating from HBS. Singh and his wife, Maithili, have two young children and live in Mumbai.
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Carl S. (MBA 1960) and Toby M. Sloane Fellowship
The Carl S. and Toby M. Sloane Fellowship was established through the generosity of Toby Sloane and Carl Sloane (MBA 1960). Carl is the Ernest L. Arbuckle Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, at HBS. Prior to joining the HBS faculty, Carl spent 30 years in management consulting, the last 20 with the firm he cofounded, Temple, Barker & Sloane Inc., and its successor, Mercer Management Consulting, as chairman and CEO. At HBS, he was a member of the HBS Visiting Committee, HBS Fund chair, president of the Alumni Association, and chair of his 25th Reunion. In addition, he was a member of the Committee on University Resources and chairman of both the Harvard-Radcliffe Hillel Foundation and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a graduate of Harvard College. It is the Sloanes' hope that this fellowship will support MBA students from the state of Israel who have served in the Israel Defense Forces.
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Robert A. (MBA 1985) and Dana Weiss Smith Fellowship
The Robert A. Smith and Dana Weiss Smith Fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert Smith (MBA 1985) and Dana Weiss Smith. This fellowship will support MBA students from Boston and Greater New England who have a background or interest in entrepreneurship or working at a social enterprise organization. Rob is a founding partner of Castanea Partners, a private equity firm, and previously was the co-CEO of Harcourt General, co-CEO and president of The Neiman Marcus Group, and president of General Cinema Company. Dana's professional and volunteer experience is focused on improving the quality of life for Boston's families. Her past professional experience includes work at the Boston Housing Authority, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, and the city of Boston. She earned her undergraduate degree, with honors, from Tufts University and her master's in education degree at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The Smiths are trustees of Facing History & Ourselves as well as the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation. They live in Wellesley with their three children.
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Smith Shi (MBA 1986) Family Fellowship
The Smith Shi Family Fellowship was generously established by Christiana Smith Shi (MBA 1986) in honor of her 35th Reunion. This fellowship supports members of the Women's Student Association. Before retiring from Nike in 2016, Smith Shi served as president of Nike's direct-to-consumer business, leading Nike's retail and e-commerce business globally. She joined Nike in 2010 as the CEO for global direct to consumer, responsible for overseeing DTC's global store operations, real estate, finance, supply chain operations, and information technology. Prior to Nike, Smith Shi spent 24 years with McKinsey & Company. She also founded Lovejoy Advisors LLC, an advisory services firm for digitally transforming consumer and retail businesses. She serves as a director on the boards of Mondelēz International, UPS, and Habitat for Humanity International. Smith Shi is a graduate of Stanford University. Smith Shi's son, Tim Shi, also earned his MBA from HBS in 2019.
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Ameel Somani (MBA 2012) and Faaiza Lalji Fellowship
The Ameel Somani and Faaiza Lalji Fellowship was established through the generosity of Ameel Somani (MBA 2012) and Faaiza Lalji on the occasion of Somani's 5th Reunion. The fellowship will support students from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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South Asia Fellowship
The South Asia Fellowship was established by Vikram S. Gandhi (MBA 1989) in honor of his 25th Reunion to support students from India. Gandhi is a senior lecturer in the General Management unit at HBS, and the founder of Asha Impact, an impact investing platform. He is a senior advisor to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Greenhill & Co. Inc. He served as vice chairman of investment banking and global head of the financial institutions business for Credit Suisse in New York and Hong Kong. Gandhi is a board member and chairman of the Asian regional committee of Grameen Foundation, a board member of Janalakshmi Financial Services, and a member of the investment committee at Gawa Capital. He is a founding member of Harvard University's South Asia Initiative and a founder of Ashoka University, the first liberal arts college established in India. Additionally, Gandhi has worked with the National Innovation Council to set up the India Inclusive Innovation Fund. He is a member of the Standing Council of Experts under the government of India's Ministry of Finance.
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Marti Speranza (MBA 2003) and Roderick Wong (MBA 2003) Fellowship
Marti Speranza and Roderick Wong (both MBA 2003) created this fellowship in honor of their 15th Reunion to support students with backgrounds in or an interest in entrepreneurship. Speranza and Wong credit HBS for their careers, marriage, and children. Passionate about women's empowerment, Speranza has served as director of Women Entrepreneurs NYC, and is founder and president of Amplify Her. Speranza earned a degree in economics and political science from the University of Pennsylvania. Wong has dedicated his career to supporting and funding medical innovation; he founded RTW Investments and Rocket Pharmaceuticals, where he serves as managing partner and chairman, respectively. He earned a degree in economics from Duke University and an MD from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, where he serves as an advisor to the Penn HealthX program. Wong is also an adjunct associate professor of finance at NYU Stern School of Business.
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Squires (MBA 1983) Family Fellowship
The Squires Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Richard Squires (MBA 1983) and Pam Squires in honor of Richard's 30th Reunion. Richard is a founding partner and managing director of SPI Holdings LLC, a real estate company with nationwide holdings, as well as a founder of Delos Shipping and Lennox Capital Partners LLC, and a trustee at the St. Mark's School of Texas. This fellowship will support future generations of HBS students from Richard and Pam's undergraduate alma maters, Pennsylvania State University and Bowling Green State University, as well as students from their home state of Texas, primarily from the Dallas area.
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Stern (MBA 1974) Family Fellowship Fund
James A. Stern (MBA 1974) had a distinguished career as an investment banker before founding a private investment firm with several colleagues. The firm has since evolved into his family office. Over the years, he has been actively involved in numerous charitable and educational endeavors, including significant contributions to Harvard Business School and Tufts University, where he served as a trustee for over 30 years, including his last 10 years as Chair. He prefers that support from this fund be directed towards students who are graduates of Tufts University.
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Stone Lane Fellowship
The Stone Lane Fellowship was established through the generosity of an anonymous member of the MBA Class of 1976. It is the donor's hope that this fund will make the transforming educational experience of HBS accessible to the broadest range of talented students, who without financial aid would be unable to attend HBS.
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Styslinger (MBA 1988) Family Fellowship
The Styslinger Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Lee L. Styslinger III (MBA 1988) in honor of his 30th Reunion to support students from Alabama or the southeastern United States. Styslinger, the chairman and CEO of Altec Inc., serves on the boards of Regions Financial Corporation, Vulcan Materials Company, Workday Children's Hospital of Alabama, and the Altec-Styslinger Foundation. He is a member of the Business Roundtable, the Business Council, and the Council on Foreign Relations. Styslinger was appointed by President George W. Bush to the President's Export Council and served from 2006 to 2008, advising the president on trade policy. In 2017, he served on President Donald J. Trump's American Manufacturing Council. He earned a BA from Northwestern University in 1983.
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Jesse I. Sung (MBA 1931) Fellowship
The Jesse I. Sung Fellowship was established through the generosity of Susan C. Sung in memory of her husband, Jesse I. Sung (MBA 1931). This fellowship will help to ensure that the transformational educational experience of HBS is made accessible to the broadest range of talented students. After obtaining his MBA from HBS, Jesse devoted much of his professional life to establishing and developing the Asian sugar commodity market. He lived in China and the United States with his wife and was active in mentoring young people who showed talent in business.
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Sun Hung Kai & Co. Foundation Fellowship
The Sun Hung Kai & Co. Foundation Fellowship was established through the generosity of the Sun Hung Kai & Co. Foundation to support students from China and Southeast Asia. Sun Hung Kai & Co. is a global investment firm headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1969, the company owns and operates market-leading businesses in financial services. Leveraging its heritage, experience, and network, Sun Hung Kai & Co. aims to generate long-term capital growth for its shareholders through a diverse yet complementary portfolio of businesses and investments in multi-asset classes.
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Tarrant (MBA 1985) Family Fellowship
The Tarrant Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jeffrey Tarrant (MBA 1985) in honor of his 25th Reunion. Tarrant is cofounder, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Protégé Partners LLC. Prior to founding Protégé, he managed institutional-size alternative investments for private family fortunes. In 1996, Tarrant founded Altvest, one of the hedge fund industry's largest database and analytics systems. Tarrant is a director of ARK US, the US affiliate of Absolute Return for Kids, a UK-based charity with a mission to transform the lives of children. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Colin Taylor (MBA 1990) and Family Fellowship
The Colin Taylor and Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Colin Taylor (MBA 1990) in honor of his 25th Reunion. This fellowship will enable HBS to attract students from the around the world regardless of their economic circumstances. Taylor is the founder and managing partner of aPriori Capital Partners, a private equity fund manager that focuses on middle-market leveraged buyouts in the United States and Europe. His previous work experience includes roles at Credit Suisse as well as IBM Corporation. Taylor is based in London and holds a bachelor of commerce degree from Queen's University in Canada.
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William Morgan Taylor (MBA 1950) Fellowship
This fellowship was established posthumously through the generosity of William Morgan Taylor (MBA 1950) who in his lifetime, was a longtime supporter of both HBS and Harvard Medical School. This fellowship is intended to provide financial support to students, with the goal of making HBS more accessible and enriching for all who attend.
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Michael E. Tennenbaum Family Fellowship in honor of John H. McArthur
Michael E. Tennenbaum (MBA 1962) established this fellowship on the occasion of his 25th Reunion. The fellowship was increased this past year to honor John H. McArthur (MBA 1959), who passed away in 2019. Tennenbaum has had a long and successful career in finance, including risk arbitrage, investment management, and investment banking since graduating in 1962, and he has been a strong supporter of HBS. He left Bear, Stearns Inc. in 1996 to found Tennenbaum Capital Partners, and, later, the Caribbean Capital & Consultancy Corp. Tennenbaum, who received financial aid sufficient for his family of three as an MBA student, feels enormous gratitude for the program. He fully supports the ongoing mission of HBS to educate leaders of all types. He believes very strongly in repaying those who made it possible for him to attend the School and hopes that the recipients of his fellowship will be inspired to pay forward to help others. He notes proudly that Dean McArthur contributed to the Tennenbaum Fellowship in support of this principle.
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Beth F. Terrana (MBA 1983) Fellowship
Beth F. Terrana (MBA 1983) created this fellowship in honor of her 35th Reunion and in support of women pursuing MBA degrees at HBS. Terrana is a dedicated community leader and philanthropist serving on multiple nonprofit boards in the Boston area. Previously, she enjoyed a successful 20-year career as an investment manager at Fidelity Investments. Terrana earned a BS from SUNY Binghamton in 1977.
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Garrett Thornburg (MBA 1970) Fellowship
The Garrett Thornburg Fellowship was established through the generosity of Garrett Thornburg (MBA 1970) in honor of his 50th Reunion. Thornburg is the founder and chairman of Thornburg Investment Management, an employee-owned investment firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Previously, Thornburg was a limited partner of Bear, Stearns & Co. and a founding member of the firm's public finance department. He was also CFO of New York State's Urban Development Corporation, and he served as financial advisor to the state of New Mexico's Board of Finance. Thornburg is a member of the board of governors of the Investment Company Institute, and he serves on the board of directors of the New Mexico School for the Arts. He earned an undergraduate degree from Williams College.
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Charles B. Thornton Jr. (MBA 1966) and Bradford M. Freeman (MBA 1966) Fellowship
Bradford "Brad" M. Freeman and Charles "Chuck" B. Thornton (both MBA 1966) established this fellowship in honor of their 50th Reunion to support graduates of Stanford University. Thornton grew up in Los Angeles and earned a BA in engineering from Stanford University in 1964 before coming to HBS. After military service, he was employed by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron, as director of finance. Returning to California in 1972, he took over his family's cattle, farming, and mining operations and later founded Thornton Aircraft Company. Freeman cofounded the private equity firm Freeman Spogli & Co. in Los Angeles in 1983. Previously, he was a managing director of the Los Angeles corporate finance department of Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. and a member of its board of directors. He grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, and earned a BA at Stanford in 1964.
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Navin Thukkaram (MBA 2003) Fellowship
The Navin Thukkaram Fellowship was established through the generosity of Navin Thukkaram (MBA 2003) in honor of his 5th Reunion. Thukkaram is a private investor. Previously, he was a director in the private equity group of Vulcan Capital, the investment firm of Paul G. Allen, Microsoft cofounder. While at Vulcan, Thukkaram served on the board of directors of Vulcan Energy Corporation (formerly Plains Resources Inc.) and Vulcan Resources Florida (formerly Calumet Florida). Prior to Vulcan, Thukkaram was a member of JLL Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, and Lazard, the global investment bank. He serves as co-chairman of the Seattle chapter of the American India Foundation, and is a fellow of the US-Japan Leadership Program. Thukkaram holds a BSE, cum laude, from Princeton University. He is originally from Northbrook, Illinois, and is an avid golfer. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from Illinois.
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Clemente C. Tiampo (MBA 1953) and Pilar R. Tiampo Fellowship
The Clemente C. Tiampo and Pilar R. Tiampo Fellowship was established through the generosity of their son, James J. Tiampo (MBA 1987), and his wife, Kristy F. Tiampo, in celebration of Jim Tiampo's 25th Reunion. After graduating from HBS, Clemente (MBA 1953) returned to the Philippines, where he started a successful brokerage firm and held a seat on the Manila Stock Exchange. Later, he and his wife immigrated to the United States to start a family, and Clemente Tiampo went on to found the investment firm Equity Associates Inc. Jim is president of Verbier Management Corp., an investment management company specializing in small enterprises and real estate, and Kristy is a professor of geophysics at the University of Western Ontario. Jim and Kristy met while studying civil engineering at Tufts University. It is their hope that this fellowship honoring Clemente and Pilar Tiampo will make the transformational HBS educational experience accessible to the broadest range of talented students.
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Tichio (MBA 2005) Family Fellowship
The Tichio Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert Tichio (MBA 2005) and his family in honor of Robert's 15th Reunion. This fellowship will support students whose undergraduate major was in literature or the humanities. Tichio is a partner at Riverstone and is based in New York. Prior to joining the company in 2006, he was in the principal investment area of Goldman Sachs, which manages the firm's private corporate-equity investments. He began his career at JPMorgan in the mergers and acquisition group, where he concentrated on assignments that included public company combinations, asset sales, takeover defenses, and leveraged buyouts. He earned an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 1999.
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Katie Peek (MBA 2013) and Conor Tochilin (MBA 2012) Fellowship
The Katie Peek Tochilin and Conor Tochilin Fellowship was established through the generosity of Katie (MBA 2013) and Conor (MBA 2012) on the occasion of their 5th Reunions. Katie is a writer currently at work on a novel; her work has appeared on the Bravo comedy Odd Mom Out. She previously worked for MediaLink, a consulting firm focused on the intersection of media and technology, and spent five years in various roles with WPP. Katie earned a BA in English and creative writing from Princeton University and is a New York City native. Conor is an investor at Centerbridge Partners. Previously, he was an associate at TPG-Axon Capital Management in New York and London, and a business analyst in McKinsey's corporate finance practice in New York. Conor earned an AB from Harvard College and a JD from Harvard Law School, where he was president of the Harvard Law Review.
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Tompkins (MBA/MPA 2008) Family Fellowship
The Tompkins Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Graves Tompkins (MBA/MPA 2008) and Colleen Tompkins (MPP 2007) to provide financial support to students in the joint degree programs offered by HBS and Harvard Kennedy School. Graves earned a BA from Princeton University in 2002 and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School in 2008. He has since worked for Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, and General Atlantic.
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Marvin S. Traub (MBA 1949) Fellowship
The Marvin S. Traub Fellowship was established through the generosity of Marvin Traub's widow, Lee L. Traub; his friend, Scott D. Malkin (MBA 1983); his company, TRAUB; and others who honor his memory through their support of this fellowship. The fellowship will encourage students with an interest in retail or fashion to pursue an MBA at HBS. Traub served as president and CEO of Bloomingdale's for 22 years and also founded Marvin Traub Associates, now known as TRAUB. A deeply loyal and engaged graduate of the famous MBA Class of 1949, Traub served both his class and the School in numerous volunteer roles over the years and was a generous supporter of HBS. Honored with the 2010 HBS Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of his many personal and professional accomplishments, Traub was a pioneer in the retail and fashion industries who is remembered for his foresight about globalization, his commitment to mentoring, and his entrepreneurial spirit.
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Joseph F. Trustey (MBA 1990) Memorial Fellowship
The Joseph F. Trustey Memorial Fellowship was established through the generosity of friends, family, and colleagues of Joe Trustey (MBA 1990). Just one week prior to his tragic death, Trustey discussed his desire to honor those who served our country by creating a scholarship at HBS. As an undergraduate at the University of Notre Dame, Trustey was the recipient of an Army ROTC scholarship, and he served in the Army for four years prior to HBS. He had a passion for making education available to deserving students who might not otherwise be able to undertake the financial obligations. This fellowship will carry forth his desire and will provide a meaningful and life-changing education to such students who have honorably served in any branch of the US military.
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Robb E. (MBA 1990) and Lydia A. Turner "Soldier to Citizen" Fellowship
The Robb E. and Lydia A. Turner "Soldier to Citizen" Fellowship was endowed through the generosity of Robb Turner (MBA 1990) and Lydia Turner to honor their commitment to support former active-duty Army officers and to further the officers' transition to civilian careers. This fellowship will make the educational experience of HBS accessible to exceptionally qualified students who have served in the US Army, particularly those who are graduates of the US Military Academy at West Point. Robb cofounded ArcLight Capital Partners LLC, a leading energy investment firm, and is a graduate of West Point. In 2010, the Turners cofounded Crown Maple Syrup, based out of their home in Dover Plains, New York. Lydia has since grown the business into a food, beverage, culinary, and entertainment business.
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Tutrone (MBA 1992) Family Fellowship
The Tutrone Family Fellowship was generously established by Anthony D. Tutrone (MBA 1992) and Amy M. Tutrone in honor of Anthony's 25th Reunion. Anthony is the global head of Alternatives Investments and a managing director at Neuberger Berman. Anthony began his career at Lehman Brothers working in investment banking and then became one of the original members of the firm's merchant banking group. He earned a BA in economics from Columbia University.
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Tuttle (MBA 1995) Family Fellowship
Thomas L. Tuttle (MBA 1995) generously established this fellowship in honor of his 25th Reunion. Tuttle started the private equity firm Kinderhook Industries with fellow HBS Class of 1995 alumni Christian Michalik and Robert Michalik. Tuttle previously worked in the New York and Hong Kong offices of Morgan Stanley. He has held roles at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Columbia-Greene Memorial Hospital Foundation, and is currently a trustee of Princeton-in-Asia and the Siasconset Beach Preservation Fund on Nantucket. Tuttle earned an undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Princeton University and a certificate from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs before graduating from HBS as a Baker Scholar and a Henry Ford II Scholar.
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Umarji (MBA 2013, MBA 2016) Family Fellowship
Anita Umarji (MBA 2013) and her brother, Ravi Umarji (MBA 2016), created the Umarji Family Fellowship. Anita is a director of investor relations and fundraising at Strategic Value Partners. She previously worked at the private equity firm Apollo and was an institutional sales trader at Morgan Stanley, focusing on credit products. She earned a BA in economics from Stanford University. Ravi is a vice president on the health care investment team at TPG Capital. Previously, he was an associate with TPG and started his career with Goldman Sachs, focusing on financial institutions. Ravi earned a BS in applied mathematics and economics from Northwestern University, graduating magna cum laude. Anita and Ravi grew up in the Maryland area.
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US Armed Forces MBA Support Fund at HBS
The US Armed Forces MBA Support Fund at HBS was established to support eligible students who qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program, a segment of the post-9/11 GI Bill. Through this program, the US Veterans Affairs and HBS hope to make the transformational educational experience of HBS accessible to US Armed Services veterans.
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Veltchev (MBA 2000) Family Fellowship
The Veltchev Family Fellowship was generously established by Nina Veltchev and George Veltchev (MBA 2000) in honor of George's 20th Reunion to provide financial assistance to prospective students. Award preference will be given to those from Austria or Bulgaria, and then to students from Russia. George earned an MS in economics and a PhD in business economics from the University of Vienna. He is currently a managing partner at Delta Capital International. He and his wife, Nina, live in London and have two children.
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Anita Venkiteswaran (MBA 2012) Fellowship
On the occasion of her 5th Reunion, Anita Venkiteswaran (MBA 2012) generously established the Anita Venkiteswaran Fellowship to support students from South Asia. In her role as principal at Focus Financial Partners, Venkiteswaran invests in wealth management firms and helps them grow. She also has experience at Audax Private Equity in Boston, McKinsey & Company in India, and CI Capital Partners in New York. Venkiteswaran grew up in Calcutta, India, and graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, with a degree in biotechnology and biochemical engineering. HBS enabled her to broaden her horizons, both professionally and personally, and she hopes that this fellowship will create opportunities for talented international students.
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Volandes (MBA 1997) Family Endowed Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
The Volandes Family Endowed Fellowship was established through the generosity of Peter J. Volandes (MBA 1997) and Sophia Volandes in honor of Peter’s 25th Reunion. Peter is currently the executive vice president and principal of Volmar Construction Inc., a general contractor which focuses on public sector construction and real estate development. He serves as a trustee of the Museum of the City of New York, the Children’s Academy (a small private school for students with speak and language challenges), and as an Advisory Director of Achilles International. Sophia is a tireless advocate for children with special needs. They reside in New York City with their daughters Cayla and Paige. Peter has established this fellowship in honor of his father and the many members of his family who came to the US from their native Greece with little more than a belief in themselves and in the promise of America.
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Rob (MBA 1986) and Terry Wadsworth Fellowship
The Rob and Terry Wadsworth Fellowship was established through the generosity of Robert "Rob" M. Wadsworth (MBA 1986) and Theresa "Terry" T. Wadsworth in honor of Rob's 30th Reunion. It will support graduates of a selection of colleges and universities in Virginia. Rob is a managing director and founder of HarbourVest, where he focuses on direct co-investments globally and has served on the firm's executive management and global investment committees. Prior to HBS, Rob worked at Booz, Allen & Hamilton, specializing in operations strategy and manufacturing productivity. He earned a BS in systems engineering and computer science from the University of Virginia. Terry is a graduate of James Madison University. The couple were married two years before Rob matriculated at HBS. Terry supported his graduate pursuits as a professional at Arthur Andersen Consulting (later renamed Accenture) before devoting her attention full time to the couple's four children.
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Jeffrey C. Walker (MBA 1981) Fellowship
The Jeffrey C. Walker Fellowship was established through the generosity of Jeff Walker (MBA 1981) in honor of his 30th Reunion. Walker, ex-chairman and CEO of CCMP Capital and ex-vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase, is an executive in residence at HBS and a lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is chairman of Millennium Promise, eliminating extreme poverty in developing countries; cofounder of Npower, providing technology training to inner-city kids; and co-chair of the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium, which brings music programs to children in the United States. Walker sits on the Visiting Committee at HBS, was chairman of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (Monticello), and is on the boards of Berklee College of Music, New Profit, Morgan Library, the University of Virginia Undergraduate Business School, and the Lincoln Center Film Society. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. This fund is to be awarded to students who are enrolled in the HBS/HKS joint degree programs.
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Matt Wallach (MBA 1998) Fellowship
The Matt Wallach Fellowship was established through the generosity of Matt Wallach (MBA 1998) in honor of his 15th Reunion. This fellowship will support the School's efforts to make HBS accessible to the broadest range of talented students. Since earning an BA from Yale University and an MBA from HBS, Wallach has worked at technology companies serving the global life sciences industry. In 2007, he cofounded Veeva Systems, a leader in cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry, where he currently serves as president. Before founding Veeva, Wallach held various executive roles at small health care technology companies in product management, marketing, and business development. Today, more than half of the world's pharmaceutical sales representatives and clinical research associates use software that Wallach's teams have built during his career.
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Jaye and James (MBA 1996) Wang Doctoral Fellowship
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Wei James Wang (MBA 1996) in honor of his 25th Reunion. It is Wang’s hope that this fellowship will make the transforming educational experience of HBS accessible to the broadest range of talented students, who without financial aid would be unable to attend HBS. Wang has served as CEO of Sercomm Corporation since 2000. In addition to his MBA from HBS, Wang holds a master’s of engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He served as president of the Harvard Club of the Republic of China between 2018 and 2022 and is currently a member of HBS Asia-Pacific Advisory Board.
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Alan H. Washkowitz (MBA 1965) Family Fellowship
The Alan H. Washkowitz Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Alan H. Washkowitz (MBA 1965) with the hope that this fund will make HBS accessible to a broad range of students. Washkowitz is a retired managing director of Lehman Brothers Inc., where he was responsible for the oversight of Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking Partners II LP. He joined Kuhn Loeb and Co. in 1968 and became a general partner of Lehman Brothers in 1978 when Kuhn Loeb merged with Lehman. Prior to joining the merchant banking group, Washkowitz headed Lehman Brothers' financial restructuring group. He served in the US Navy and Naval Air Reserves. In addition to an HBS MBA, he holds a JD from Columbia University and a BA from Brooklyn College. The Washkowitz family has close ties to the University: Washkowitz's son is a graduate of Harvard College and his daughter will graduate from the College in 2008.The family has created a number of scholarships within the University and also supports the Harvard Kennedy School and the Stem Cell Research Fund.
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Joyce Huff and Ralph Curtis Watts (MBA 1947) Fellowship
Ralph S. Watts (MBA 1979) established the Joyce Huff and Ralph Curtis Watts (MBA 1947) Fellowship in honor of his 45th Reunion and in memory of his parents, Joyce Huff Watts and Ralph Curtis Watts (MBA 1947). This fellowship will support current or former US naval officers, members of the United States military, and students who worked in United States intelligence or law enforcement agencies. Ralph Curtis Watts was a member of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps during college and received his commission as an Ensign in the US Navy upon graduation. It was during his training that Ralph attended HBS and met Joyce; they were married following his graduation. After Ralph completed his naval service, they moved to Evanston, Illinois, and Ralph began a long business career in sales and sales management. Ralph and Joyce had three children. Their son, Ralph S. Watts (MBA 1979) also served in the Navy before attending HBS, and he eventually spent his career in investment banking. He most recently served as a chairman of mergers and acquisitions for Citigroup Global Markets, retiring in 2013.
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Wedner (MBA 1988) Family Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
The Wedner Family Fellowship was established by Marcus Wedner (MBA 1988) in honor of his 35th Reunion to sustain the School's need-blind admissions policy, which admits students based on their leadership potential, rather than their ability to pay for their education, and to encourage new graduates to make broader career choices based on their desired impact rather than their debts - particularly in the area of climate.
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John L. Weinberg (MBA 1950) Fellowship
The John L. Weinberg Fellowship was established through the generosity of the late John L. Weinberg (MBA 1950). A New York native, Weinberg was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He represented one of three generations of the Weinberg family that helped Goldman Sachs become what is now the world’s most profitable securities firm. Weinberg spent his entire career at the firm and served as senior partner and chairman for almost 15 years. This fellowship will support deserving doctoral students.
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Rosemary Ross Weintz and J. Frederick Weintz Jr. (MBA 1951) Fellowship
The Rosemary Ross Weintz and J. Frederick Weintz Jr. Fellowship was established through the generosity of J. Frederick Weintz Jr. (MBA 1951) in honor of his 60th Reunion and his wife’s Canadian heritage. Frederick joined Goldman Sachs after graduating from HBS in 1951, became a partner in 1965, and retired in 1984. Among many honors and contributions, he served as president of the HBS Alumni Association; was involved in the Packard Commission, which was formed to "bring order" to the Pentagon; and received the Medaille de la Ville de Paris from the mayor of Paris. He is a graduate of Stanford University and received an honorary doctor of financial management degree from Norwich University. Rosemary, an artist and retired interior designer, lived in her native Canada until 2010. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students from Canada.
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John C. Whitaker Jr. (MBA 1965) Fellowship
The John C. Whitaker Jr. Fellowship was established through the generosity of John Whitaker (MBA 1965) in honor of his 50th Reunion. This fellowship will support MBA students interested in entrepreneurship and those from North and South Carolina. Whitaker received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The former CEO of Inmar Inc., Whitaker has had a long entrepreneurial career focused on starting and building companies. He resides in North Carolina, where he serves on the board of Wachovia Corporation and on the board of governors for Greensboro's Triad Entrepreneurial Initiative.
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Williamson (MBA 1989) Fellowship
Sarah Keohane Williamson and Mark N. Williamson (both MBA 1989) created this fellowship to support students enrolled in HBS's joint MD/MBA program with Harvard Medical School. Sarah is the CEO of FCLTGlobal, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging long-term behaviors in business and investment decision-making. She earned a BA in economics with honors from Williams College. Additionally, she holds the professional designations of chartered financial analyst and chartered alternative investment analyst. Mark is currently a managing partner of Calera Capital. He earned a BA in mathematics from the University of Oxford and was a Baker Scholar, a Kennedy Memorial Scholar, and a recipient of the Loeb-Rhoades Fellowship at Harvard.
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Bjorn Wissen (MBA 1982) Memorial Fellowship
The Bjorn Wissen Memorial Fellowship was established by classmates, colleagues, and friends to celebrate the life of Bjorn Wissen (MBA 1982). Wissen had an impressive career in the private equity and investment banking industries, founding a number of companies along the way. He was a cofounder of Stanwich Partners and most recently worked for Carnegie Investment Bank, a Swedish investment bank based in Stockholm. He spent most of his early career with the Swedish holding company Kinnevik in senior positions. He was also chairman of the board of Atlantica Insurance Company and a director of Invik & Co., a merchant bank he founded. Wissen, a graduate of the Stockholm School of Economics, also founded and ran a data security company, Protegrity. It is the donors' hope that this fellowship will honor Wissen's spirit by encouraging students from developing countries to pursue an MBA at HBS.
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Robin and Marc Wolpow (MBA 1984) Fellowship
Robin S. Wolpow and Marc B. Wolpow (MBA 1984) established this fellowship in honor of Marc's 35th Reunion to support students with a background or interest in the environment. The Wolpows believe that thoughtful leadership is needed to inspire new ideas and practical, effective solutions, and they hope to support future business leaders in addressing the environmental issues facing the world today. Marc is cofounder and co-CEO of Audax Group, and he was previously a managing director of Bain Capital. He serves on the board of trustees of Boston Children's Hospital, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health. He earned a JD from Harvard Law School and a BS from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He and Robin live in Hanover, New Hampshire, and have three children.
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Women's Student Association (WSA) Fellowship
The Women's Student Association (WSA) Fellowship was established through the generosity of graduates and friends of HBS. The WSA was created to help develop outstanding women business leaders who impact their communities with passion and integrity. The club, open to all HBS students, executes its mission by connecting and supporting students through mentoring programs, professional development workshops, networking events, speaker series, an annual conference, and social and community events across sections and with other schools and organizations. This fund is to be awarded to deserving second-year MBA students who embody the characteristics of integrity, leadership, and excellence and have contributed to the development of the women's community within HBS.
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Wong Family Fellowship
The Wong Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of siblings Brian Wong (MBA 2011) and Alan Wong (MBA 2013) in honor of their respective 10th and 5th Reunions. This fellowship, which also honors their parents, Stanley and Winnie Wong, will support first-generation students who self-identify as immigrants or children of immigrants to the United States. Brian is an investment professional with the Capital Group Companies and previously worked at Fidelity Asset Management, TPG Capital, and Goldman Sachs. He graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in economics. Alan is managing partner of the Stanley Wong Insurance Agency and was previously a director with the Liberty Mutual Group. Before HBS, Alan worked at Calera Capital and Goldman Sachs. He graduated from Georgetown University with high honors and a BS in finance.
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Evan A. Wyly (MBA 1988) MBA Fellowship
The Evan A. Wyly MBA Fellowship was established through the generosity of Evan Wyly (MBA 1988) in honor of his 20th Reunion. Wyly is a cofounder of Maverick Capital, a manager of equity hedge funds since 1990, where he served as a managing partner through 2007. He is a native of Dallas, Texas, and earned a BA from Princeton University in 1984. Wyly served as a director of three publicly traded companies: Sterling Software (from 1992 to 2000), Sterling Commerce (from 1995 to 2000), and Michaels Stores (from 1992 to 2001). Since 1999, he has served as a director of Green Mountain Energy, the largest retail provider of less-polluting electricity in the United States. He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization and a member emeritus of the advisory faculty of the Institute for Private Investors. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students.
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Greg W. Ye (MBA 2001) and Jazy Zhang Fellowship
Greg W. Ye (MBA 2001) generously established this fellowship in honor of his 25th Reunion to support students hoping to advance business understanding between China and the United States. Ye has more than 20 years of venture capital, executive management, and consulting experience in the high-tech sector and is the founding partner of Delta Capital, a leading venture capital firm in China. He also has two years of entrepreneurial experience as a cofounder of an internet startup. Ye is currently a member of the Corporate Advisory Board for China Europe International Business School in Shanghai and is the former president of the North America Chinese Semiconductor Association. He earned a BA in electrical engineering and industrial engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and a master of accounting degree from Northeast Missouri State University.
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Yog (MBA 2004) PRIDE in Business 1973 Fellowship ✦⁑ New in 2023
This fellowship was established through the generosity of Siddharth (Sid) Yog (MBA 2004). Yog is the founding partner of The Xander Group, an emerging markets-focused investment firm. He is also the founder and chairman of VR South Asia, an institutional owner and operator of community-focused, retail-anchored, city centers in gateway cities across India. From 2014 to 2019, he served as a faculty member at HBS, where he wrote cases and taught courses on investing in emerging markets and property asset management. Yog is a member of Harvard University’s Global Advisory Council, Harvard’s Committee on University Resources, and the Dean’s Leadership Council at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He is also a founder and member of the governing body of Ashoka University, India’s leading liberal arts and sciences university. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics with honors from the University of Delhi where he was elected head of the college students’ union. He graduated from HBS with high distinction as a Baker Scholar and president of his class.
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India Leadership Fund
The Sid Yog Leadership Fund was established through the generosity of Siddharth Yog (MBA 2004) to make the transformational educational experience of HBS accessible to talented students from India and to help develop a new generation of leaders for that country. Yog is a global investor, a serial entrepreneur, and founder of The Xander Group Inc., an investment firm focused on emerging markets and of Virtuous Retail, a developer, owner, and operator of community focused shopping centers in India. Since 2014 he has also served as a senior lecturer at HBS, where he teaches courses on Real Property Asset Management and Investing in Emerging Markets. Yog is a founder, trustee and member of the governing body of the liberal arts-focused Ashoka University in India; a trustee of the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts; a member of the President's Global Advisory Council at Harvard University; and a member of the India Advisory Council at Lincoln Center, New York. He chairs Yuj Kutumb, the Yog Family Foundation. Prior to HBS, he earned an honors degree in economics from the University of Delhi.
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Yog (MBA 2004) Family Endowed Fellowship
The Yog Family Endowed Fellowship was established through the generosity of Siddhartha Yog (MBA 2004) in honor of his grandparents Purshottam Singh Yog and Sushila Devi Yog, at the time of his 5th Reunion. Yog is the managing partner of The Xander Group Inc., an investment firm he cofounded in 2005, and he also serves as the chief investment officer of the Xander India Funds, which focus on investing in the real estate, retail, and infrastructure sectors in India. Earlier, he worked with CBRE, Bain & Company, Deutsche Bank Real Estate Investment Management GmbH, and Feedback Ventures. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students from India.
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Tucker York (MBA 1986) Goldman Sachs Scholars Fellowship
The Tucker York Goldman Sachs Scholars Fellowship was established as a gift from Goldman Sachs Gives at the recommendation of Tucker York (MBA 1986). York is head of Private Wealth Management, Americas, at Goldman Sachs. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This fund is to be awarded to deserving MBA students who are veterans.
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Glenn (MBA 1994) and Suzanne Youngkin Fellowship
The Glenn and Suzanne Youngkin Fellowship was established through the generosity of Glenn A. Youngkin (MBA 1994) and Suzanne Youngkin in honor of Glenn's 20th Reunion. This fellowship will support students interested in working at nonprofit organizations with a stated mission to serve others. Glenn is president and CEO of The Carlyle Group and serves on the firm's executive group and management committee. He earned a BS in mechanical engineering and a BA in managerial studies from Rice University. Suzanne graduated with a BA from Southern Methodist University and spent her career in communications. She currently serves on a number of nonprofit boards.
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YPO President's Seminar Fellowship
The YPO President's Seminar Fellowship was established through the generosity of Brett Keith (MBA 1999) with the hope that attendees of the Harvard Business School/YPO Presidents’ Program would choose to join him in supporting this fellowship. Since 2009, Keith has attended the annual Harvard Business School/YPO program, and found it as impactful as his experience years ago in the MBA program. Keith is a cofounder of Rock Wood Equity Partners, a lower-middle-market private investment firm focused on manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas. This fund is awarded to deserving MBA students who have a background or interest in entrepreneurship.
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Charles C. Zhang and Lynn L. Chen-Zhang Fellowship
This fellowship was established by Charles C. Zhang and Lynn L. Chen-Zhang to support students enrolled in the joint HBS and Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences MS/MBA program. The Zhangs are the owners of Zhang Financial, one of the nation's top-ranked, fee-only independent wealth advisory firms. Known for their commitment to philanthropy, the Zhangs support many educational institutions and charities in addition to Harvard University, including Western Michigan University, Northwestern University, Columbia University, Family and Children Services, Ministry with Community, SPCA, and the Humane Society. They are steering committee members for Columbia College and Columbia University, as well as members of Harvard University's Committee on University Resources.
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Rick Mi Zhou (MBA 1990) Family Fellowship
The Rick Mi Zhou Family Fellowship was established through the generosity of Rick Zhou (MBA 1990) in honor of his 30th Reunion. Zhou serves as CFO of Harmoni Group, a family-operated business he runs with his two brothers. Zhou cares deeply about financial aid assistance, as he was the beneficiary of funds that allowed him to attend HBS. Zhou is a husband, father, brother, and entrepreneurial businessman whose career has enabled him to give back to HBS in this way.
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Marlin Zimmerman Jr. (MBA 1966) Fellowship
The Marlin Zimmerman Jr. Fellowship was established through a generous bequest from Marlin Zimmerman Jr. (MBA 1966). After graduating from HBS as a Baker Scholar, Zimmerman worked in the oil industry, eventually starting his own consulting agency in the 1970s. He was a graduate of Johns Hopkins University. This fellowship will support deserving MBA students with an engineering background or interest.
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Paul J. Zofnass (MBA 1973) Fellowship
The Paul J. Zofnass Fellowship was established through the generosity of Sean William Roberts (MBA 2014) and Rebecca A. Zofnass (MBA 2014) in honor of their 5th Reunion and with gratitude to their father/father-in-law, Paul J. Zofnass (MBA 1973), for his contributions to building a sustainable world for future generations.