Join Harvard Alumni in Healthcare and the Harvard Alumni for Education Boston Chapter as we tackle this complex debate on reopening schools.

About this Event

President Joe Biden promises to reopen most schools in America within his first 100 days. Teachers’ Unions push back with major concerns about outbreaks and vaccinations. Join Harvard Alumni in Healthcare and the Harvard Alumni for Education Boston Chapter as we tackle this complex debate on reopening schools during a pandemic from the perspectives of public health, policy, and safety. This event is open to all Harvard-affiliated members, including current students and alumni from all schools. It will not be recorded.

Jennifer Seo MD, JD, a pediatrician and Medical Director for Chicago’s Department of Public Health, will engage with Al Romanosky MD, PhD, an Emergency Medicine physician and the State Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Medical Director for the Maryland Department of Health. In addition, Jessica Tang, the President of the Boston Teachers Union representing over 10,000 educators, will draw from her extensive experience in education. Juliette Kayyem JD, a Senior Lecturer and Faculty Director of the Security and Global Health Project at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, will moderate the conversation.

This event will be held on Saturday, February 20 from 1:00-1:40 PM ET. Kindly sign up by February 19th, 2021 by 11:59pm ET

Please register for the event here to receive the Zoom link.

Please see below for the distinguished panel and their bios with links.

We look forward to having you join the conversation.

Best Regards,

Harvard Alumni in Healthcare and Harvard Alumni in Education