Harvard College Class of 2000: The Podcast
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Join us as we talk to classmates and hear what they've been up to the past 25+ years and reminisce about our time at Harvard.
Episodes
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Lizzy Ayer Wright
Lizzy Ayer Wright shares her journey from government intelligence, including tracking Bin Laden, to consulting and becoming an author. Her books include 'Aggressively Human' and the forthcoming 'Saffron Spy'.
- Harvard 2000 Podcast: Dmitry Sagalovskiy
Dmitry Sagalovskiy discusses the Harvard tunnels, sailing, and math education with Dara. He is an engineer who has worked at Google, co-founded Hudson River Trading, and taught at New York Math Circle.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Christine Chen
Christine Chen discusses her sense of humor, passion for Peloton, baking lifestyle, and her involvement with PBHA while attending Harvard College. She is also noted for her contributions to a WhatsApp group and her adventurous life.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Ana Torres
Eileen interviews Ana Torres, a Harvard College Class of 2000 alumna, who shares insights from her life, including her psychology concentration, MBA, corporate career, and family life raising four children in Colorado.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Kaitlin McGaw
Dara interviews Kaitlin McGaw, discussing her Grammy and Emmy-winning work with the Alphabet Rockers. The conversation touches on her music, book, and mentions the JV women's hockey team.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Yayoi Shionoiri
In this episode, Dara speaks with art lawyer Yayoi Shionoiri. Yayoi discusses her career experiences, having worked with museums, art companies, and artists' estates, and her current role at Powerhouse Arts. She also reflects on her time a…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Mary Ann Cockerill Walter
Linguist Mary Ann Cockerill Walter discusses her passion for languages, her experiences living and teaching internationally, and her perspective on Percival Everett's novel James. She also shares her connection to the nonprofit ENOUGH! Pla…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Anna Malsberger Laurent
This episode of the Harvard College Class of 2000 podcast features a discussion with Jonathan Dawid about his late fiancée, Anna Malsberger Laurent. The conversation covers her career in graphic design and film, her botanical art inspired…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Andrea Volfova Filipi
Andrea Volfova Filipi shares her journey from Prague to Harvard, her career path including working at the UN and experiencing the impact of war, and her personal health challenges.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Melina McTigue Garland
Melina McTigue Garland discusses moving to Worcester, her passion for music and words, and her Harvard experiences. She shares her journey with an ADHD diagnosis at 44 and reflects on her 25th reunion.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Cori Racela
Cori Racela shares her journey working various jobs before attending law school and becoming a health lawyer in California. She is currently the Executive Director of the Western Center on Law & Poverty and an avid surfer.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Ming Hsu Chen
Ming Hsu Chen shares her journey from aspiring Thurgood Marshall to becoming a law professor focused on ethnicity, religion, civil rights, and immigration. She runs the Center for Race, Immigration, Citizenship, and Equality (RICE) and has…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Nathaniel Ekman
Nathaniel Ekman shares his experiences with mental health struggles, including a bipolar disorder diagnosis, and discusses his work with NAMI. He reflects on lessons learned and the evolution of mental health care since his college years.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Kyle Clayton
Kyle Clayton discusses his career pivot from pre-med to technology, highlighting his work at City Harvest and his experience in ad tech. He also shares his background in biochemistry at Harvard and his personal interests like chess and kar…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Kim McManama O'Brien
Kim McManama O'Brien discusses her new book 'Mentality Wins.' She also shares details about her mental health practice, Unlimited Resilience, and her past involvement in hockey at Harvard.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Judith Danovitch
Judith Danovitch shares how shopping period influenced her career choice to become a psychology professor at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on child development, information sources, and technology. She also discusses h…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Jeannie Lang Rosenthal & Brian Rosenthal
Brian and Jeannie Rosenthal share their journey from meeting freshman year at Harvard to supporting each other's diverse career paths, including Jeannie's venture 'Let's Get Ready' and Brian's work in tech.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Megan Henry
Megan Henry shares her academic and professional path, from discovering nutritional anthropology and working at WIC to pursuing a PhD in international health at Johns Hopkins. She is now involved in global sodium reduction programs while b…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Jasmin Sethi
Eileen interviews entrepreneur Jasmin Sethi, CEO of Sethi Clarity Advisers, about her work in AI for compliance and broadening retirement plan access. Sethi also discusses her experiences as a blind student at Harvard and shares life lesso…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Nick Weiss
Nick Weiss shares his experience of taking time off from Harvard to pursue writing and directing films, including 'Drunk Wedding.' He now runs The McCollum Writing School, which offers remote services.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Judy Batalion
Judy Batalion, a Harvard College Class of 2000 alumna, shares how her experiences with "Let's Go" and an exhibit on sofas influenced her career. Batalion is the author of "White Walls" and "The Light of Days," with two more books scheduled…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Michael Stern
Michael Stern shares his life story, from being abandoned at the Philadelphia Zoo to his work as a primatologist and running the New Nature Foundation in Uganda. He concentrated in Bio Anthro at Harvard and was a transfer student living in…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Jeffrey Weinshenker
Jeffrey Weinshenker discusses his extensive travels to 50 countries over 25 years and his career as a foreign service officer. He explains how a freshman Spanish placement test influenced his State Department career, beginning in Japan.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Alexis Todor Walsh
Alexis Todor Walsh discusses her career in the wine industry and her experiences on the Harvard Swimming and Diving Team. She also reflects on the "Landmarks" class and shares favorite college memories with Eileen.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: What We Left Unsaid Book Club
Eileen hosts the second part of the Harvard College 2000 class book club. Classmate Winnie Li joins the discussion about her book, 'What We Left Unsaid.'
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Jesse Needleman
Jesse Needleman joins Dara to discuss his diverse experiences, including his travels, career in business and marketing, and his involvement in the live music industry, blending work and personal interests.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Jason Larocque
Jason Larocque discusses his path from Harvard baseball to a career in education, fitness, and men's health coaching. He also highlights his fundraising efforts for Movember and his #behindthesmile campaign focused on men's vulnerability.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Our 50th Episode!
In their 50th episode, hosts Dara and Eileen reflect on the Harvard College 2000 Podcast, discussing their creation process and observed themes. They also invite listeners to record their own episodes or suggest guests.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Wendy May (Lu)
Wendy Lu joins the Harvard College 2000 Podcast to discuss her book, 'Regenerative Purpose.' The conversation explores a redefinition of purpose as a dynamic, co-creative process, Wendy's transition from a corporate career to coaching and…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Alisa Meny Freed
Dara interviews Alisa Meny Freed about her career as a family medicine doctor, caring for her parents, her planned trip around the world, and her interests in photography and theater. Alisa also shares details about her time at Harvard.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Izzy Ruiz
Izzy Ruiz shares his journey from the fashion industry to oenology with Dara. He also touches on his experiences at Harvard, including a peculiar Red Book entry.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Bhakti Mirchandani
Dara speaks with Bhakti Mirchandani about sustainable finance and investing. They also discuss maintaining friendships and Mirchandani's writing on sustainability, including her Forbes articles.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Michael Blaugrund
Michael Blaugrund shares his experiences with Dara, detailing his path from Ohio to Cambridge and New York City. He discusses his time in a band called The Headset and his career in the financial industry, having served as COO of the New Y…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Sunana Sohi
Sunana Sohi, a gastroenterologist and president of the Harvard Club of Louisville, discusses her career, meeting her husband, vegan diets, and living in her childhood home. She was a psychology concentrator at Harvard and lived in Wigglesw…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Paul Gutman
Paul Gutman discusses his career as a music industry lawyer in NYC, representing clients like Dave Matthews Band and Pearl Jam. He also shares personal anecdotes about meeting his wife and his time at Harvard.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Chris Amar
This episode features Chris Amar, a Harvard College Class Marshal, who shares his post-graduation journey through diverse roles including publishing, Americorps, law, and financial advising. He also details his significant community contri…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Amanda Brown Baldwin
Dara interviews Amanda Brown Baldwin, a member of the Harvard College Class of 2000, about her career path in business and the beauty industry. The discussion covers her leadership roles at Supergoop! and Olaplex, as well as her experience…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Chris Cowherd
Dr. Christopher Cowherd, an educator and leader, focuses on innovation, student agency, and self-directed learning. His philosophy centers on creating dynamic, student-centered educational experiences, integrating diverse interests, and em…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Lano Williams
In this episode, Dara interviews Harvard College Class of 2000 alumnus Lano Williams. Topics include his writing, his experience with addiction and organizing recovery meetings, and his memories from his time in Hollis North and Winthrop,…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Reunion Memorial Service
The Harvard College Class of 2000 held a memorial service on June 8, 2025, at Memorial Church to remember deceased classmates. The service was organized by Sienna Leis and led by Reverend Dr. Teddy Hickman-Maynard, with readings by several…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: The Science of Living the Good Life
Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, discusses the science of living the good life, exploring surprising lessons from a long-term study on happiness and evolving definitions of success.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: The Paths We’ve Traveled- Unexpected Journeys Across 25 Years
Nine Harvard classmates share personal stories about unexpected life journeys and lessons learned over 25 years, following a 25th Reunion session. The episode includes reflections on ambition, pain, love, and navigating life.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Angela Crenshaw Shaiman
Angela Crenshaw Shaiman discusses her time at Harvard, including her housing experiences and academic concentration in African-American Studies. She also talks about her work as a psychotherapist and her interactions with Cornel West.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Danny Shapiro
Dara interviews Danny Shapiro about his transition from New York to the San Francisco suburbs. Danny shares his interests in non-profits, public policy, health, and aging.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Wendy Lu's Reunion Reflection Essay
This episode features a reading of an essay by Wendy Lu, exploring themes of awakening, spirituality, and social change. The essay was originally published on her Substack channel, 'Maybe We'.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Jessica Montalvo
Physician Jessica Montalvo discusses her journey to functional medicine, emphasizing the body as a system of systems. She also shares insights on mindfulness, embracing boredom and curiosity, and the fulfillment of dog ownership.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Reunion Sunday
The Harvard College Class of 2000 Podcast's 'Reunion Sunday' episode covers the final day of their reunion events. Activities mentioned include a walk/run, Memorial Service, and brunch at Annenberg.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Reunion Saturday
The Harvard College Class of 2000 podcast covers reunion Saturday, featuring updates on panels and a party. A list of classmates in the arts is being compiled.
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Reunion Friday
The Harvard College 2000 Podcast's Reunion Friday episode covers the day's events, starting with "Forming a More Perfect Harvard" and including the Alumni Day Parade, parties, and various programs. The day concludes with a party and dinner…
- Harvard College 2000 Podcast: Reunion Thursday
This episode provides a quick update on Thursday's reunion events for the Harvard College Class of 2000, mentioning locations like Lowell House and Grafton Street.