As the Institute of Politics' staff assistant, Kerri runs the front desk and reception area, handles requests for IOP room reservations, helps with IOP events, directs incoming phone calls, and assists the Director, Executive Director, IOP Fellows and guests. Kerri graduated with a degree in Travel and Hotel management. Prior to joining the IOP, she worked in guest relations and catering sales departments at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge for 10 years. Kerri is an active volunteer with the Boston chapters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Jimmy Fund.

Carrie Devine joined Harvard’s Institute of Politics in February 2013 as the Director of the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum. Prior to joining Harvard, Carrie served as Chief of Staff for the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee and was Deputy COO of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee. She traveled extensively from 2007-2012, serving as a member of the U.S. Department of State’s planning team for NATO and APEC, in the White House Executive Office of the President and Obama for America as an advance lead. Carrie has held management roles in the software industry and with numerous events throughout her career, including three Olympic Games and two World Cups. She holds a journalism degree from Marquette University.

Collin has spent over a decade in politics, specializing in digital strategy and communications. Prior to joining the IOP in February 2018, Collin consulted for a number of progressive political candidates and causes across the country including campaigns in Colorado, California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Florida. Collin served as the Digital Engagement Strategist for the City of Boston in 2017, overseeing social media and email outreach for New England's largest city. During the 2016 campaign cycle, Collin was Hillary for America's New Hampshire Digital Director after spending time in Washington, DC running digital strategy for a leading consulting firm.

Collin is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Manchester, NH public schools. 

Amy became Executive Director of the Institute of Politics in April 2017. Previously, Amy served as the founding Director of the Institute’s Internships and Career Services Office, where she greatly expanded the IOP's offerings in research assistantships, public sector internships, career programming, and career advising. During her tenure, Amy and her team built the IOP’s Director’s Internship and Summer in Washington program into two of the Institute’s premier offerings and launched thousands of Harvard undergraduates into careers in politics and public service. Amy received a Harvard Kennedy School Dean’s Award in May 2016 to recognize her innovative achievements, her contribution to Harvard, and her dedication to her students.

Prior to joining the IOP, Amy’s experience included working on the Jeanne Shaheen for Senate campaign, serving as the national travel and fundraising coordinator. Amy also worked in Washington D.C. as the Major Gifts Coordinator for EMILY's List.

Amy graduated from Harvard Graduate School of Education with an M.Ed. focusing on the intersection of public service and leadership in higher education. Amy is also a summa cum laude graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, earning her B.A. in American Studies. Amy resides with her three children and her husband Carson Smith at Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA.

Olivia joined the Institute of Politics in October of 2017 in the role of Staff Assistant to the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum. In this position, she contributes to the overall planning, marketing, and execution of Forum events. Prior to joining the IOP’s professional staff, she worked as an Usher in the Forum for four years. A native of Santa Barbara, California, Olivia moved to the East Coast to attend Harvard College, where she graduated with a B.A. in East Asian Studies and Government. 

Sadie joined the IOP in May 2013. As part of the Internships and Career Services team, Sadie works on the Director’s Internship Program, the Stipend Program, Research Assistantship Program, Gov 2.0 Grants, the Summer in Washington Program, and Career Services Programming. She has long been engaged in politics and public service – from interning in the US Senate and the Office of the Attorney General of DC to conducting research on juvenile recidivism rates and  working with children who have chronic and life-threatening illnesses and with youth in a state-mandated rehabilitation facility. Prior to joining the IOP, she worked at Harvard’s Center for European Studies. She holds a B.S. in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis, and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she studied the intersection of education and community.