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HGSE Creators HGSE Creators is a student-run, officially recognized organization by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Our mission is to inspire creative expression.

Paths to Career Talks brought purpose, passion, and success to life✨Over 7 concurrent panels, 22 inspiring leaders share...
05/12/2025

Paths to Career Talks brought purpose, passion, and success to life✨

Over 7 concurrent panels, 22 inspiring leaders shared their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice for navigating live and career through purpose-driven work across industries.

From Creative Careers to Technology, Higher Education, Public Service, Faith-Led Work, Social Media for Good, and more—students from all 13 Harvard Schools joined us to explore what’s possible when passion meets purpose.

A huge thank you to our phenomenal moderators and panelists for creating spaces of insight, connection, and empowerment. The conversations don’t stop here—your career is your canvas, and the path is yours to shape.



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Join us for Creative Careers!!
04/11/2025

Join us for Creative Careers!!

Join us for the Faith and Careers Panel! 12:00-1:00pm @ Gutman Library✨Hear about the role of Faith in Career decision-m...
04/11/2025

Join us for the Faith and Careers Panel!

12:00-1:00pm @ Gutman Library✨

Hear about the role of Faith in Career decision-making and the available opportunities for people interested in building a Faith-based career path.

Hear from Professor Peter Blair and Harvard Chaplain Roselle Heckendorn, Moderated by Martina Medina Amezcua✨

Speaker announcement! 🎉Karan Narang is a marketing and business development professional with over a decade of experienc...
04/11/2025

Speaker announcement! 🎉

Karan Narang is a marketing and business development professional with over a decade of experience in the Higher Education Industry. After gaining experience at Bain & Company, he transitioned to the Higher Education industry, working with FT-ranked business schools in Canada, Dubai, India, and Italy.

His work at these institutions revolved around Marketing, Student Recruitment, Admissions & Financial Aid, Interviewing MBA Candidates, Faculty Management, Student Experience & Affairs, and International Relations.

As an expert with a multifaceted global perspective and extensive hands-on experience, Karan is passionate about driving impactful initiatives that support institutional growth, enhance educational outcomes for adult learners, and promote upward socioeconomic mobility.

Currently, he is a graduate student at Harvard Graduate School of Education, pursuing a Master’s in Education, specializing in ELOE (Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship) in Higher Education.

Speaker announcement 🎉 graduated from Emerson College with a B.A. in Business of Creative Enterprises. Stefani is curren...
04/10/2025

Speaker announcement 🎉

graduated from Emerson College with a B.A. in Business of Creative Enterprises. Stefani is currently pursuing an Ed.M. in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship at

🌎 Global Advocate: Originally from Quito, Ecuador, Stefani is deeply committed to advancing equity in education and healthcare—especially for immigrant and first-generation students in the U.S. and Ecuador.

💡 Founder of Meraki Youth: Leads annual service trips to Ecuador, supporting young cancer patients at Jóvenes Contra el Cáncer Foundation through direct care and community events.

📚 Empowering Students: Hosts workshops for community college students, guiding them through the transfer process and encouraging their path to higher education.

🌐 Leadership & Engagement: Serves on the Stevens Initiative Alumni Advisory Council, promoting cross-cultural learning and youth engagement on a global scale.

💫 Vision: Building a global network of empathetic, purpose-driven leaders who champion access and opportunity in education and healthcare.

Speaker announcement!🎉Dr. Alexander Rosado-Serrano is an Academic Powerhouse. He Holds two PhDs (International Commerce,...
04/10/2025

Speaker announcement!🎉

Dr. Alexander Rosado-Serrano is an Academic Powerhouse. He Holds two PhDs (International Commerce, Strategic Management & International Business) with a third in progress (Photographic Documentation). Currently pursuing a second master’s in Information Science. He’s taught at top institutions across Puerto Rico, and the U.S.

🎤 Global Presenter: Presented at major conferences like AMA Global Marketing SIG in Cuba, GLOSERV, and EDUtech Europe in Amsterdam, where he also moderated a panel on digital curriculum innovation.

🏆 Innovation & Leadership: Judge at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, past Department Director, Academic Senator, and Chair of Faculty Affairs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo Campus.

🛍️ Entrepreneurial Roots: From 1999–2013, ran a successful retail chain, Ready To Talk, before transitioning to academia.

🌎 International Engagement: Received grants like ERASMUS+, The PhD Project, and support from FIU, LMU, and GSU to participate in faculty development programs across Spain, Korea, and the U.S.

💡 Current Roles: Assistant Professor, InterEmprende Champion, and active member of the “Universidad Empresa” committee fostering research-based entrepreneurship.

Speaker announcement! 🎉 is the co-founder of Group and is pursuing her second master’s degree in Education Policy and A...
04/08/2025

Speaker announcement! 🎉

is the co-founder of Group and is pursuing her second master’s degree in Education Policy and Analysis, concentrating on Global, International, and Comparative Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Mony has also been an education content creator since 2020 with a digital marketing agency (Bamnang Creative Innovation) and also proptech to provide safe and affordable housing with AI roommate matching (Bamnang Housing) and AI and human mentorship (Bamnang Mentorship) to students and young professionals.

Speaker announcement! 🎉Carlos Vivaldi is the Senior Manager for Program Partnerships at the Congressional Hispanic Caucu...
04/07/2025

Speaker announcement! 🎉

Carlos Vivaldi is the Senior Manager for Program Partnerships at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), where he works on relationship-building for participants and strengthens partnerships with Congressional offices. He focuses on providing hands-on leadership development and insights into the policymaking process.

With a career rooted in public service, Carlos has worked in academics, Capitol Hill and in federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. His roles have focused on directing and assisting in policy initiatives, advising on the Latino community, and leading operations and strategies in the policy-making arena. Proudly born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carlos holds a bachelor’s degree in government and politics from George Mason University and is pursuing a postgraduate degree in Legislative Affairs and Political Management from The George Washington University.

Speaker Announcement 🎉Montserrat Garibay has been a dedicated educator and advocate for public education and labor right...
04/06/2025

Speaker Announcement 🎉

Montserrat Garibay has been a dedicated educator and advocate for public education and labor rights for the past 25 years. Most recently, she was the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition. Garibay also served as a Senior Advisor for Labor Relations in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education.

Born in Mexico City, Garibay migrated to the United States as an undocumented child, she became a U.S. Citizen two decades later. She earned a master’s degree in Education from the University of Texas at Austin and was a National Board Certified Teacher.

Speaker announcement 🎉LaWanda Toney is an award-winning communications executive with over 25 years of experience in str...
04/05/2025

Speaker announcement 🎉

LaWanda Toney is an award-winning communications executive with over 25 years of experience in strategic and crisis communications, public relations, digital strategy, policy development, and nonprofit leadership.

LaWanda is the owner and operator of LA Communications Group, a consultancy specializing in strategic advising and communications strategy for nonprofits, corporations, and media firms.

Previously, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Communications and Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Education, where she played a pivotal role in shaping and executing the department’s national communications and outreach strategy. As a senior advisor to the Secretary of Education, she worked closely with the White House and led public engagement efforts for key initiatives, including student debt relief, FAFSA reform, and the Raise the Bar.

Speaker announcement 🎉Coral Cotto Negrón is a digital product strategist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experien...
04/04/2025

Speaker announcement 🎉

Coral Cotto Negrón is a digital product strategist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience leading innovation across the technology, health, education, and workforce sectors. Her career spans startups, corporations, and government, including product leadership roles at Abarca Health, Money Group, and The White House. She is the founder of Cibergente, a venture-product studio that partners with mission-driven organizations to design and launch scalable digital solutions that drive impact.

Speaker announcement 🎉Join in our “Creative Careers, En Español” panel on April 11 at 12:00pm in Gutman 305!Tommy is a ...
04/04/2025

Speaker announcement 🎉

Join in our “Creative Careers, En Español” panel on April 11 at 12:00pm in Gutman 305!

Tommy is a Puerto Rican Artist, Writer and Educator advocating for the healing power of art. As the creator of El Arte de Sanar, he integrates fine arts with therapeutic and clinical social work to promote emotional well-being. He is also the author of the Los Reyes De Sagas a comic and novel series in Spanish.

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