Events at the IOP

  1. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and Gary Cohn: Where Have All the Workers Gone? And Where Are All the Jobs?

    Monday March 11 - 7:15pm

    Join Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Gary Cohn for a conversation on the real state of work in America.

    The nature of work in America is changing. New technologies, globalization, and changes in productivity are disrupting the US labor market, causing economic and electoral consequences. What is the future of work, both domestically and abroad? What is the best way for government to support workers and progress? 

  2. Mayor Andrew Gillum: The South

    Monday March 11 - 7:00pm

    Join IOP Resident Fellow Mayor Andrew Gillum for a study group with guest LaTosha Brown, Co-founder of Black Voters Matter, for a conversation about the American South. 

  3. Doris Kearns Goodwin and David Gergen Lessons in Leadership: Presidential Character and the Making of a Leader

    Monday March 11 - 6:00pm

    Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses leadership with Harvard Kennedy School's David Gergen.

  4. JFK Jr. Forum Café Conversation on Feminism, Equity & the Future

    Friday March 8 - 4:00pm

    This interactive Forum brings together women’s organizations from across Harvard University for a conversation on the pressing issues facing women and girls in the U.S. and abroad. This conversation will feature student leaders alongside IOP Fellows, AmbCathy Russell, U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues (2013-2017) and  Aisha Moodie-Mills, Past President & CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund & Institute. Victoria Budson, Executive Director of Harvard Kennedy School’s Women and Public Policy program will moderate.

  5. Toward a New Renaissance in Sierra Leone: A New Bolder Vision

    Thursday March 7 - 6:00pm

    President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Julius Maada Bio will give a public address in the Forum on March 7 at 6:00 pm in collaboration with Harvard's Center for African Studies.  This Forum will require a ticket for entry.

     

  6. Amb. Cathy Russell: Women in Silicon Valley

    Thursday March 7 - 4:30pm

    Join IOP Resident Fellow Amb. Cathy Russell and guest Courtney Diesel O'Donnell, Director of Strategic Engagements for Airbnb to discuss how Silicon Valley can support women's issues.

  7. Improving Economic Opportunity in America: New Insights from Big Data

    Wednesday March 6 - 6:00pm

    Join us for a presentation by Harvard Professor Raj Chetty on Improving Economic Opportunity in America: New Insights from Big Data, on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00 pm moderated by
    IOP Director Mark D. Gearan.

  8. Rep. Carlos Curbelo: Are We Out of Solutions on Climate Change and Energy?

    Wednesday March 6 - 4:30pm

    Join IOP Resident Fellow Rep. Carlos Curbelo and his guest Geisha Williams, CEO and President of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (2017-2019) for a conversation about how environmental policy became so polarized and divisive and how we can find solutions. 

  9. Michael Zeldin: On Becoming an Independent Counsel

    Wednesday March 6 - 4:30pm

    Join IOP Resident Fellow Michael Zeldin and his guest, former Independent Counsel Ken Starr.  What comes after an Independent Counsel is named and a mandate issued? How does the Independent Counsel go about organizing and investigating? What is the role of the Justice Department? What is the role of Congress? How does the Independent Counsel interface with the media: engage or ignore? 

  10. Aisha Moodie-Mills: Republicans' Diversity Woes

    Tuesday March 5 - 4:30pm

    Join IOP Resident Fellow Aisha Moodie-Mills, former chair of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele, and HKS professor Leah Wright Rigueur for a conversation about the future of the Republican party as America becomes increasingly diverse.

  11. Rep. Barbara Comstock and Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin: Variant Paths to Public Service

    Tuesday March 5 - 4:30pm

    Join IOP Resident Fellow Rep. Barbara Comstock for a conversation with Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin about the many pathways to public service.

  12. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and Gary Cohn: Entitlements? Earned Benefits? Either way, they're breaking the bank!

    Monday March 4 - 7:15pm

    Entitlements? Earned Benefits? Either way, they're breaking the bank! Join Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and Gary Cohn for a study group about what the federal government do about Medicare and Social Security.

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