Our instructors have spent months (really, years) perfecting the curriculum and getting ready to teach students this summer! Some of our key instructors are below. We are also finalizing a set of guest speakers from the area from businesses, universities, government, and non-profits.
All instructors are background-checked and have conducted mandatory reporting training. There will always be at least two instructors on premises at any given moment.
Priten Shah (B.A. Harvard 2018)
Workshop Director & CEO of United 4 Social Change
- Founded and runs United 4 Social Change Inc., a platform for a global community that works to spur social change by training young activists
- Is the co-founder of Sans Bull. io, a start-up consulting firm
- Loves to chat about non-profits, South Asia, and technology with others
Chandani Shah (B.A. Boston University 2021)
Curriculum Director & COO of United 4 Social Change
- Developed an intense passion for raising social awareness in society through her participation in debate
- Loves writing about a variety of topics, but has mostly written about issues concerning women in India for I4SC
- Enjoys discussing mental health, women’s rights, writing, and social activism
Kirk Aleman (M.A. Harvard 2019)
Finance Director & CSO of United 4 Social Change
- Pursuing his Masters in finance at Harvard
- Passionate about diversity and entrepreneurship in the start-up community
- Has two guinea pigs Chun-Chun and Bao-Bao
Ben Bryant (B.A. Harvard 2022)
Instructor
- Passionate about criminal justice reform, has consulted with the Sentencing Project through Harvard’s IOP (Institute of Politcs)
- Member of Harvard College Leadership Project, working to create a seminar that will instill important leadership principles and be offered to all future Harvard Students
- Volunteers at Harvard Square Homeless Shelter