Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Prior to returning to Harvard, he taught at Stanford Law School. He clerked for Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court.
Michael J. Klarman is an American legal historian and scholar of constitutional law. Currently, Klarman is the Kirkland & Ellis Professor at Harvard Law School.
Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard. He researches on language, cognition, and social relations, has written in the New York Times, Time Magazine and The Atlantic, and is the author of twelve books, including The Better Angels of Our Nature, Enlightenment Now, and Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters.
Stephen J. Gardner is an American transportation executive and musician who is the chief executive officer of Amtrak.
Robert Hale is a leading telecommunications entrepreneur and philanthropist, and lifelong Massachusetts resident. Robert Hale launched Granite Telecommunications in 2002, expanding Granite to service over 60% of the largest 100 American firms and major government organizations. Beyond Granite, Robert Hale is a leading Boston philanthropist in the realms of cancer research, education, and more.
Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation, leads the Kraft family's philanthropic endeavors, contributing tens of millions annually to education, health, and social justice. Former CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, he expanded its budget and spearheaded a $125 million campaign. Kraft sits on boards including Brandeis University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, holding degrees from Williams College and Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Phillip Eng is the General Manager and CEO of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). A Civil Engineer with nearly 40 years of transportation experience, including President of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road and Interim President of New York City Transit, Mr. Eng brings his abilities to spearhead challenging initiatives, modernize aging systems and prioritize safety to bear for the MBTA.
Einar Tómasson is Iceland's Trade Commissioner to the United States, he spoke to Harvard student about Iceland's booming data storage industry and tourism sector and its intersection with global sustainability goals.
Jack is a Sophmore living in Cabot House, concentrating in Economics and government. Beyond the classroom, Jack is an avid runner and has a fascination with urban policy and international affairs. Jack also serves as the Vice President of the Harvard Undergraduate Real Estate Investment Group and is engaged in the Institute of Politics.
Lilly Xu is a sophomore in Adams House studying Environmental Science and Public Policy, as well as Statistics and Spanish. She is also involved with the Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group, Undergraduate Real Estate Investment Group, and is a math Course Assistant. She enjoys going on runs and painting, and is excited to learn from 1636’s amazing invited speakers!
Nick is a sophmore living in Cabot House, concentrating in Economics. Beyond the Yard, you can find nick on the seas where he is a champion fisherman.
David is a Sophmore living in Dunster House, concentrating in Economics and Government. Outside of class, David plays on the Varsity Men’s Ice Hockey team and has a deep interest in finance and politics.
Brody is a Sophmore at Harvard and a founding member of the 1636 Leadership Forum. He is concentrating in Economics. He is from Dallas, Texas and lives in Cabot House.
Cleo is a first year living in Pennypacker Hall, hoping to concentrate in social studies with a secondary in energy and the environment. She is in the Harvard Venture Capital group, is a first year dorms sustainability representative, and on the council for student sustainability leaders. Her favourite pastimes are running, cooking and reading.