Meet the Nine Candidates Running for Harvard’s Board of Overseers

Nine candidates are competing for six seats on Harvard’s Board of Overseers as the University emerges from a year of political pressure and sweeping changes on campus. The Crimson sat down with each to discuss their vision for the role.

Meet the Candidates

Overseer Hopeful Nisha Kumar Behringer Calls for Rethink of Harvard’s Public Image

By Elise A. Spenner  • 

Overseer Candidate Teresa Clarke Pledges to Reinforce Academic Core

By Elise A. Spenner  • 

From Kentucky to Cambridge, Overseer Candidate Trey Grayson Says Pragmatism Key to Harvard-Trump Standoff

By Elise A. Spenner  • 

Overseer Candidate Clive Chang Calls DEI Office Closures ‘Disappointing,’ Urges Long-Term Focus

By Hugo C. Chiasson  • 

Overseer Candidate Philip Harrison Calls Alumni Interview Guidance ‘A Shame’

By Hugo C. Chiasson  • 

Overseer Candidate Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena Urges Harvard to Stay ‘True To Its Mission’

By Hugo C. Chiasson  • 

Overseer Candidate Arti Garg Says Open Dialogue Key at Harvard

By Hugo C. Chiasson  • 

Overseer Candidate Salvo Arena Says Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Are ‘Essential Pillars’ of Harvard

By Hugo C. Chiasson  • 

Nadine Burke Harris Backs Diversity and Equity In Bid for Harvard Board of Overseers

By Elise A. Spenner  •