Navigating the Kempner
The Kempner Institute is an interdisciplinary initiative of the Provost’s Office, and is not housed in any one school or department within Harvard. The Kempner, like all the cross-school initiatives administered through the Provost’s office, is also sometimes referred to as an “interfaculty initiative,” has substantial faculty involvement from multiple Harvard schools and departments, and reports directly to the provost.
Our team
The Kempner administrative team is here to support all aspects of the Kempner community.
Who we are
For Kempner team photos and bios photos and bios, visit the Kempner Institute team page.
| Who | Role | Contact me for |
|---|---|---|
| Elise Porter (she/her/hers) |
Executive Director |
questions about how to engage/collaborate with the Kempner |
| Ella Batty (she/her/hers) |
Assistant Director for Educational Programs |
educational programs or anything related to learning about this field |
| Michaela Kapp (she/her/hers) |
Assistant Director for Finance |
anything financial, policy, account info, travel and purchase guidance |
| Deborah Apsel Lang (she/her/hers) |
Assistant Director for Communications |
website, media inquiries, trademark/logo, general comms, publications/news items |
| Molly Marshall (she/her/hers) |
Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator |
general questions and logistical support, scheduling, travel |
| Nikki Shawn (they/them/he/him) |
Reception Area Coordinator |
events, general questions and logistical support |
The following directories are useful for finding contact information for students, faculty and staff: