Alumni News and Profiles

Now working as a writer, Abhijith Ravinutala, MTS ‘19, says HDS taught him never to compromise on what gives his life meaning.

As the head of community at CreativeMornings in New York City, Exa (Alexandra) Kutler, MDiv '17, creates vibrant community experiences in a variety of ways, helping folks feel seen in communal spaces.

In this episode of Meaning Makers of HDS, airing in Earth Month, Aliyah Collins, MDiv '23, speaks about her impactful work in environmental advocacy and how she helps communities take hopeful action and find meaning in the wake of severe weather events. 

Students and alumni at Harvard Divinity School are transforming how we understand and respond to grief—bringing compassion, community, and new pathways to healing.

For the 2026 Peter J. Gomes, STB ’68, Alumni Honors, the HDS Alumni/Alumnae Council recognizes four distinguished graduates and one friend of the School for their leadership guided by courage and humility.

Ahead of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Italy (March 6-15), Dan Cnossen, MPA ’16, MTS ’18, reflects on his journey from the U.S. Navy to Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Divinity School—and to multiple Paralympic Games. 

As a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, Danish Zaidi, MTS '16, provides ethically informed clinical heart care, emphasizing healing and patient rights.

In the inaugural episode of Meaning Makers of HDS, Ailya Vajid, MTS '11, and Maytal Saltiel, MDiv '12, speak about the chaplain's sacred work of presence and how through this work they help others create meaningful lives.

As counsel for the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Chavis Jones, MDiv '16, advocates for the advancement of civil and human rights across a broad range of issues.

In conversation with Elizabeth Rovere, MTS ’95, philosopher Mark Vernon draws on William Blake, early Christianity, and modern psychology to make the case for recovering the vertical dimension as a way of living in an increasingly disoriented age.