Vivian is the data compliance specialist. She is responsible for overseeing reviews for research protocols, data use agreements (DUAs), and data safety for projects at the HCPDS. She supports the research core team in ensuring they are compliant with the policies and procedures related to the acquisition, usage, management, and storage of data. Vivian holds a master’s degree in public health with a concentration in social and behavioral sciences from…
Claudette Agustin
Claudette is executive assistant at the Center, reporting to Director Lisa Berkman. She is responsible for maintaining Professor Berkman’s schedule, setting up and maintaining files, coordinating travel arrangements, among other duties. Claudette also provides support in grant preparation, event planning, marketing/communications and other Center-wide initiatives.
Jody Blackwell
Jody Blackwell is the communications coordinator for the Geographic Insights Lab. She provides editorial support to Professor Subramanian and his team for project websites, journal articles, news features, op-eds and grants, and helps with communications strategy to promote and disseminate new research and project-related content. She has a BA in classics from Brown University, and over 10 years’ experience in research communications at Harvard.
Panka Deo
Panka is the office manager and financial assistant for the Center. His responsibilities include processing of reimbursements and vendor payments, and assisting with grants management, new hire paperwork and payroll. Panka manages IT and audiovisual issues, and oversees all building operations and maintenance.
Jeanne Frey
Jeanne is the senior grants manager at the Center. Her responsibilities include supporting the capture planning efforts of HCPDS, managing the Center’s pre-award grant development processes, and assisting the financial manager in financial stewardship activities. Her background is varied, including stints in organic farming, retail management, education, and government. Jeanne has an MBA from Boston University where she focused in public and nonprofit management.
Nicole Goguen
Nicole serves as senior communications coordinator. She supports the mission of the Center by reporting on the research of our staff, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members, and disseminating it through news posts on our website, social media outlets, and an e-newsletter. She also promotes our seminars and events. Nicole refreshes and maintains the HCPDS website, develops project-based sites as needed, and assists in the design and production of collateral materials…
Lilley Harris
Lilley is a staff assistant at the Center. She serves as a faculty assistant to Dr. Laura Kubzansky and Dr. S. (Subu) V. Subramanian, and helps to execute events and support the general administration of the Center. Lilley graduated from Yale University with a BA in the history of medicine, science, and public health.
Kory Powell
Kory is the program coordinator at the Center. He serves as the host and facilitator for the weekly Social Demography Seminar by arranging travel for speakers, ordering catering, and soliciting program material. He also supports other special events at the Center, as well as the recruitment and organization of the postdoctoral training program.
David Arbelaez
PhD candidate in sociology & social policy, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences/Harvard Kennedy School
Nicolette Bardele
PhD candidate in sociology, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences