
Honoring the Long Crimson Line
Photograph Created By: Jeffrey Blackwell. Copyright: 2016 Harvard Memorial Church
The Harvard Veterans Alumni Organization (HVAO) was founded in 2007 as a Special Interest Group dedicated to advocating for ROTC cadets, active duty military students, and veteran alumni. Committed to fostering a supportive community, HVAO works to amplify the voices of military-affiliated individuals on campus. Through networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and advocacy initiatives, the organization plays a crucial role in ensuring that the unique experiences and needs of its members are recognized and addressed within the broader Harvard community.
MISSION:
CONNECT a community of Harvard military affiliated individuals and organization, both on and off campus;
BRIDGE the gap between Harvard University administration and its Military Affiliated Communities;
HONOR the history, service, and sacrifice of Harvard Veterans past and present.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Philip Cullom, Vice Admiral, USN (Ret)
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harvard Business School Alumni
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Paul Mawn, Captain, USN (Ret)
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harvard College
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Charles McLaughlin Colonel, USA (Ret)
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harvard College
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Samuel (Bo) Mahaney, Major General, USAF (Ret)
PRESIDENT & MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harvard Kennedy School National Defense Fellow ‘08
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Fred Metzger, USAF
CLERK
Harvard College
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Jonathan Ferrer
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Harvard Extension School
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Nick Starling
IVY LEAGUE VETERANS COORDINATOR
Harvard Extension School
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TOM REARDON
Harvard College ‘68
HVAO Founder, 2005