# Alumni & Friends ## Alumni & Friends The Office of Development and External Relations connects alumni and friends with the broader School community through hosting events, amplifying alumni stories, and securing support for HDS efforts in Cambridge and around the globe. [ Get Involved arrow\_circle\_right ](/alumni-friends/alumni-alumnae-council) ![Class photo with 2023 HDS grads cheering](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_28_10__1920x685/public/2024-12/05242023-MultireligiousService-234.jpg?itok=rwukfOmu) ## Community 6,800+ Degree-Holding Alumni Around the Globe 50 & 70 US States and Countries Where Alumni Serve 35+ Religious Traditions Represented in the Alumni Community [### Public Events Calendar ](/news/public-events-calendar)We invite all alumni and friends to join public events hosted by the School. You can see recordings from the past year and beyond on the HDS YouTube channel. ![Panel of HDS faculty and alumni discussing climate innovations](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-12/251021HDS_ClimateInno8.jpg?itok=e5_NK33X) [### Gomes Honors ](/alumni-friends/gomes-honors)Each year, the Alumni/Alumnae Council recognizes graduates whose excellence in life, work, and service pays homage to the mission and values of the Harvard Divinity School. The award honors the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes, STB ’68, who served HDS for four decades as a distinguished faculty member and the Pusey Minister of Memorial Church. ![Collage of photos from recent HDS Gomes Honors celebrations](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/hds2/files/gomeshonorscard.jpg?itok=8llhDRdu) ### Quick Links - [**Order Your Transcript**](/academics/registrar/transcripts-and-degree-verification "Transcripts and Degree Verification") - [**Use the Library**](https://library.hds.harvard.edu/services/alumni) - [**Access Career Services**](/community-life/career-services/for-alumni "Career Services For Alumni") - [**Update Your Information**](https://alumni.harvard.edu/hk-login?destination_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.alumni.harvard.edu%2Fperson) [### Alumni/Alumnae Council ](/alumni-friends/alumni-alumnae-council)The HDS Alumni/Alumnae Council works with alumni volunteers and School leadership to build community after Commencement. [Read more about the Council](/alumni-friends/alumni-alumnae-council "Alumni / Alumnae Council") ### Swartz Hall adds multifaith space, improves accessibility, updates classroom tech In Harvard Divinity School’s new Swartz Hall, student Minahil Mead (from left), Hindu monk Vandan Ranpurwala, and student and Buddhist monk Mahayaye Vineetha gather in the multifaith space. [View Feature chevron\_right](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/10/divinity-schools-swartz-hall-brings-inclusivity-and-collaboration/) ![multireligious room in swartz hall with three people standing](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/hds2/files/multireligious-room-swartz-hall-900x600-kris-snibbe.jpg?itok=MxToiH34) ### Dean’s Report Learn more out about Harvard Divinity School’s recent research, teaching, and impact. [Read the Report chevron\_right](/alumni-friends/deans-report) ![2025 Dean's Report cover](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-11/2025-DeansReport-sq.jpg?itok=xUjPiRss) ## Giving **Make a World of Difference** Harvard Divinity School offers an intellectual home dedicated to religious literacy, understanding, justice, and peace. By connecting, educating, and supporting the work of scholars and ethical leaders from 35+ different faiths and denominations, HDS invites those from all religious beliefs—including those unaffiliated with a faith tradition—to illuminate, to engage, and to serve. Your support of the School helps bring the HDS mission to fruition. Thank you for considering a gift to fund this vital work. [Find out more about the different ways you can give](/alumni-friends/giving "Give to HDS") [ Give Now arrow\_circle\_right ](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/13122822) ## Contact Development and External Relations **Location:** Rockefeller Hall, 4th Floor **Hours:** (academic year) Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm **Phone:** 617.495.1778 **Email:** [### Aubrey Barrett ](/people/aubrey-barrett) Development Systems and Data Coordinator [### Nancy Birne ](/people/nancy-birne) Director of Development Administration and Special Projects [### Suzannah Lutz ](/people/suzannah-lutz) Development Coordinator [### Scottie Miller ](/people/scottie-miller) Director of Leadership Giving [### Chandra Mohammed ](/people/chandra-mohammed) Associate Director for Alumni Relations [### Amie Montemurro ](/people/amie-montemurro)Senior Communications Officer, Creative Marketing and Outreach [### Sarah Rubin ](/people/sarah-rubin) Donor Relations Officer [### Jessica Spink ](/people/jessica-spink) Director of Development [### Lori Stevens ](/people/lori-stevens) Associate Dean for Development and External Relations [### Megan Welch ](/people/megan-welch) Associate Director for Development Strategy and Donor Relations