We are profiling new members of the HAEd team, including three new co-chairs of our New York City chapter. Stay tuned for more introductions. If you would like to join the leadership team, please see open positions here.

Name: Rana Arshed Hafiz

Degree/graduating year: Ed.M School Leadership- 2013
Location: CT/ NY
HAEd position: NY co-chair
Current job: Chair Middle School Mathematics, City School District of New Rochelle
3 fun facts: Have recently launched my own podcast, learned to knit and taken up a job in NY
Why did you join HAEd?: To collaborate with other alums for change in our secondary schools
What do you hope to achieve through HAEd?: Connect research and practice to bring innovation in secondary schools
How did you get involved in education?: Have always been involved in education- both my parents were engaged in education and health services for minorities
What is something that inspires you?: Knowing that a group of like minded people can bring about large scale change with persistence
What is the most memorable experience you remember from your time at Harvard?: Connecting with diverse thinkers
What advice do you have for other Harvard alumni?: It is what you do with your education that matters most.