Harvard Student Recruitment Program:
Student Coordinators

The Harvard Recruitment Program is staffed by current Harvard undergraduates and admissions staff who are dedicated to diversity and to recruiting talented students. It is important to note, however, that the students are not involved with the admissions process itself. Inquiries about how decisions are made, admissions criteria, etc. should be directed to the Admissions Office.

Recent Graduates - Class of 2009

Henry Agbo
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Harvard House: Dunster
Concentration: Social Anthropology
Secondary Field: Government
On campus I was actively involved in the Black Pre-Law Association and a student-run non-profit organization called The Phillips Brooks House Association where I tutored elementary school children in Boston. I also was a leader for the First-year Urban Program (FUP) which is an orientation program for incoming freshmen to help them become and stay active in local social and political issues and initiatives. Last year, I was also fortunate enough to study at the University of Amsterdam and travel around Europe.

Gladisley Sanchez "Gladis"
Hometown: Santa Clara, Cuba & Miami, Florida
Harvard House: Kirkland
Concentration: Government with a certificate in Latin American Studies
Language Citation: French
Hello! During my time at Harvard I enjoyed studying political science, especially focused on comparative government and Latin American Studies, while mixing in some French language courses as well. Prompted by this experience, I went abroad for the fall semester of my junior year and studied at the University of Paris IV - Sorbonne. Aside from academic activities, I participated in a range of extracurriculars, from choral groups (with no auditions), to cultural and performance groups within the Latino community, to tutoring Harvard employees for the US Citizenship exam.

Kemeyawi Wahpepah "Kemy"
Hometown: Richmond, CA
Harvard House: Quincy
Concentration: Social Studies
I am a recent graduate of Quincy House who is sad to be leaving Harvard! I concentrated in Social Studies with a focus on race and identity and completed a thesis about mixed race organizing and racial justice in the United States. In my time at Harvard I was involved with a number of racial/ cultural organizations (such as Native Americans at Harvard College), dance groups (such as the South Asian Dance Company), and community service projects through the Phillips Brooks House Association.

Rising Seniors - Class of 2010

Ana Franco
Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico
Harvard House: Lowell House
Concentration: History of Science
I’m a senior in the History of Science department. I’m focusing on how factors such as religion and belief systems influence physical and mental health. I have plans to go to Medical School in the future, but in the meantime I’ve worked to establish NGO in Puerto Rico through which the youth can become involved in the political and social problems occurring in the island. I’m also very interested in human and ecological sustainability and have worked with the university to implement more efficient living parameters.

Elizabeth Goodman-Bacon "Bizzy"
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Harvard House: Dunster
Concentration: Psychology / Health Policy
Hi, I am a rising senior in Dunster House concentrating in psychology and health policy. I hail from Ann Arbor, MI and attended Pioneer High School. I am a member of the varsity field hockey team and co-director of a campus group called Student Mental Health Liaisons. During past summers, I conducted research on autism spectrum disorders. This year I am excited to work for HFAI and answer any and all of your questions!

Rising Juniors - Class of 2011

Timothy Lambert "Tim"
Hometown: Amherst, Massachusetts
Harvard House: Pforzheimer
Concentration: Social Studies
I am a rising Junior in Pforzheimer House concentrating in Social Studies. At Harvard I act through the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Society, I am a contributing writer to the comedy news show "On Harvard Time", and I am an editorial cartoonist for the Harvard Crimson. I have also been know to build giant snowmen in Harvard Yard and ghost wrote for the Harvard Independent.

Alyssa Mackey
Hometown: Somerville, Massachusetts
Harvard House: Adams
Concentration: Psychology
I was born and raised in Somerville, MA, just a hop, skip, and a jump from Harvard Square. I am currently a sophomore at the College and am concentrating in Psychology and Neuroscience. I am also working on a citation in Spanish, which I will earn after studying abroad in Barcelona next Spring. Outside of the classroom I play JV basketball and work with the Best Buddies community service program through the Philips Brooks House Association. I am also very involved in house life and, as the Intramural Representative, am constantly doing everything I can to help bring the long lost athletic glory back to Adams House.

Khue Nguyen
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Harvard House: Adams
Concentration: History
I am from Boston, MA and went to high school at Boston Latin. I am a History concentrator, focusing on American History, with a secondary field in Psychology.On campus, I am involved in Women in Business and Harvard Law Society, which are pre-professional groups that have introduced me to many aspects of business and law. I also do photography for the Harvard Yearbook and plan on going abroad this fall semester in Scotland.

Marco Perez-Moreno
Hometown: San Francisco, CA & Mexico City, Mexico
Harvard House: Adams
Concentration: Linguistics / Psychology
I was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico and moved to San Francisco when I was fourteen to begin high school. In high school, I participated in cross-country, track and field, show choir and community service. Today, I am a rising junior in Adams House studying Linguistics and Psychology. Outside of class, I'm an active ballroom dancer. With the Harvard Ballroom Dance Team, I compete in collegiate competitions in the New England area and abroad.

Shaun Vigil
Hometown: Alburquerque, New Mexico
Harvard House: Cabot
Concentration: American History and Literature
Secondary Field: Government
Language Citation: Spanish
I’m originally from the southwestern wonderland called Albuquerque, New Mexico, and am a graduate of Rio Grande High School. In addition to working for HFAI, I serve on the Senior Staff of the Harvard University Band. You can see me at all the games cheering on Harvard Athletics and raising the banner of Harvard’s greatness in a sweet crimson blazer. I’m also involved in other musical groups throughout campus and the Harvard College Democrats. If you have any questions about the Harvard experience, the Financial Aid Initiative, or how to survive in an arid climate, feel free to send them my way!