Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) Staff

Alaina joined the Office of Academic Affairs in September 2021 as the Faculty Affairs Data Manager. She has been with Harvard University for nine years. Prior to joining HLS, Alaina worked with the Office of Admissions at Harvard Extension School and the Alumni Relations Office at Harvard Business School. While working at HBS, Alaina earned a Master of Liberal Arts in the field of Management from Harvard Extension School. She also holds a B.A. in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government, from American University (Washington, DC).

Lisa brings a communications background to her role at Harvard Law School, possessing a unique blend of agency, government, corporate and non-profit sector experience. She started her career at a top 10 global PR firm, working in both the U.K. and Boston offices. Prior to joining HLS she was a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Port Authority, where she was a trusted source of information 24/7 for Boston Logan International Airport, Cruiseport Boston, the Tobin Bridge, and other properties in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Before that, she worked on Capitol Hill in the Press Office of a senior senator. She also served on the presidential campaign of a U.S. senator, as part of the National Advance Staff. Lisa holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston University.