My name is Jen Hughes and I'm a freshman currently studying remotely from my home state of New Hampshire. I am extremely excited to be chairing the Campaigns and Advocacy Program at the IOP. I became interested in politics and campaigning while growi ...

My name is JJ, and I am a sophomore in Kirkland House pursuing a joint concentration in History of Science and Sociology. I was born in Korea, but grew up in La Crescenta, California. Admittedly, my interest in policy and public service was superficial un ...

My name is Ethan Johnstone, and I am a Sophomore living in San Diego. My love for politics stems from the lessons I learned from my home – I’m from a very big family, and I attended a large public high school in Southern California, so I’ve always been su ...

My name is DJ Lacy, and I am a Junior in Cabot House studying Government. I previously served on the 2020 Executive team as Treasurer and I am looking forward to my new role as Co-Director of Special Projects. Growing up in West Virginia, I have seen firs ...

My name is Lena Lofgren and I am a member of the Class of 2023 in Cabot House! I am originally from the beautiful town of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania and study Government and Arabic. I was raised by immigrant parents who instilled a passion for advancing soc ...

My name is Molly Martinez, and I am a junior in Adams House. I study a joint concentration between History & Literature (Ethnic Studies) and Government, and I am from Dallas, Texas. I am so excited to serve as the Director of Membership, and help our ...

The Harvard Political Union Presents: The State of Democracy: Equality and Civil Rights Friday, January 22, 4pm Register in advance for this event by clicking here The Honorable Karen Freeman-Wilson ’82: President and CEO, Chicago Urban League; Mayor of G ...

My name is Menat Bahnasy and I'm a junior studying Economics, Government, Middle Eastern Studies, and Arabic. I'm humbled and full of gratitude to serve as the President of the Institute of Politics for the 2021 year. I first learned what servic ...

My name is Kevin Ballen, and I'm a Junior originally from Boston living in Currier House and studying Sociology. This year, I am excited to serve as the IOP's Vice President. Before my role as VP, I served as one of the Co-Chairs of the Harvard ...

My name is Nadia Douglas, and I'm a Sophomore in Pforzheimer House concentrating in Government with a focus on data science and a Secondary in Sociology. I come from the Great State of Texas, and will talk endlessly about its Southern hospitality (an ...