Harvard College Class of 2000: The Podcast
Harvard College Class of 2000: The Podcast
Podcast Description
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. See you in June at reunion!
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The podcast centers on themes of alumni experiences, personal growth, and community connection. Episodes include interviews that showcase diverse backgrounds, like Sara Blanchard discussing her journey in positive psychology, and Elie Mystal reflecting on political commentary influenced by Supreme Court experiences. Specific focus areas include professional development, community service, and the impact of education on career paths.
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.
Dafna talks about her work in the foreign policy world, from working as a staffer in the Senate to her PhD work (where she met her husband, Doug Rand, a Harvard alum). Dafna and Doug worked in the Obama Administration, including the Senate and the State Department under Hillary Clinton. Dafna’s research and work specialized in the Middle East. Dafna and Doug then worked in the Obama White House together. After the election, she moved to the Mercy Corps. She then rejoined the White House under Joe Biden and was an Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Dafna is a Senior Fellow at Brookings.
*Note this was recorded in February 2025 and updated in October 2026.
Dafna lived in Massachusetts Hall and Adams House and concentrated in Social Studies. She is from Lexington, MA and now lives in the Washington DC area.
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