Matt DelSesto, PhD, is a sociologist with over ten years of experience in higher education and the nonprofit sector. At URAF, Matt helped to launch and now leads the Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Program, advises students on the risks and...
Jasmine welcomes students seeking guidance regarding navigating application timelines and materials, navigating scholarship networks, and identifying suitable opportunities. Programs for which Jasmine advises include UK Scholarships (Harvard-Cambridge...
Toni Trainor is the Assistant Director of Administration for the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, and the Freshman Seminar Program. She oversees the financial and human resources administration for the two offices in the College. Before...
Ariel Lepito is the administrative coordinator for the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF). She coordinates the administrative and financial transactions of URAF and supports the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village and...
Elizabeth is happy to talk to students about identifying the right research opportunity, reaching out to faculty, preparing application materials, and writing a strong research proposal, among other topics. She also really likes working with first-years...
Tom welcomes conversations with students about summer opportunities, postgraduate opportunities, and finding funding for future plans, among other topics. Programs for which Tom advises include Fulbright US Student Program, Truman Scholarship, Yenching...
Pam welcomes students seeking advice on getting started in research, finding research mentors and opportunities, preparing components for funding opportunities, summer research funding, and more. Programs for which Pam advises include Harvard Amgen...
Courtney Ehrenhofler is the URAF Staff Assistant, working with programs including Harvard’s AMGEN Scholar Program and the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship. She has a background in media production and journalism, and a BS in Mass Communications with a...
Jonna Iacono guides efforts to support Harvard undergraduates as they undertake high-impact faculty-mentored research and creative endeavor and oversees a wide range of competitive fellowship processes. Prior to joining Harvard, she served as founding...