- Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center Newsletter

Advancing a More Secure and Sustainable World

| Spring 2017

Serving the Nation In and Out of Government

In a time of intense political change, one thing is constant: the Belfer Center’s continuing commitment to providing independent, policy-relevant knowledge at the nexus of science, technology, and international security. The Center had alumni in senior posts during the Obama administration and has alumni serving the nation now during the Trump administration. 

All of the new faces in our midst—including Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and Internationals—help the Center to build bridges across aisles and oceans. Their experience and expertise is essential to our work confronting today’s most pressing global challenges.

 

Science advisor John Holdren with President Obama on the South Lawn of the White House. (White House Photo)

Science advisor John Holdren with President Obama on the South Lawn of the White House. (White House Photo)

John P. Holdren

Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; Sr. Advisor to President Obama (2009–2017) 

The longest-serving science advisor, Holdren was praised by President Obama for his passion and persistence on climate threats.

Current:Professor; Co-director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper with Sen. John McCain on Capitol Hill. (Ap Photo / J. Scott Applewhite)

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper with Sen. John McCain on Capitol Hill. (Ap Photo / J. Scott Applewhite)

 

James Clapper

National Intelligence Director (2010–2017) 

A decorated veteran, Clapper has had five decades of distinguished service in the intelligence community.

Current:Belfer Center Senior Fellow

 

Laura Holgate (right) with President Obama, Melissa Krupa, and Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall at the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit. (White House Photo)

Laura Holgate (right) with President Obama, Melissa Krupa, and Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall at the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit. (White House Photo)

 

Laura Holgate

Ambassador and U.S. Representative to UN-Vienna and IAEA (2016–17); Special Assistant to President Obama (2009–2015)

Holgate, who implemented Nunn-Lugar in Russia, played a major role in planning all four Nuclear Security Summits.

Current: Belfer Center Senior Fellow

 

Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz (right) with Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization during negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. (Ap Photo / Carlos Barria)

Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz (right) with Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization during negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. (Ap Photo / Carlos Barria)

Ernest Moniz

Secretary of Energy (2013–2017)

A nuclear physicist and diplomat, Moniz was instrumental in negotiating the Iran nuclear deal.

Current: Belfer Center Senior Fellow

Also at the Belfer Center

Ehud Barak

  • Prime Minister of Israel (1999-2001)
  • Current: Belfer Center Senior Fellow

Kelly Ayotte

  • U.S. Senator, New Hampshire (2011-2017)
  • Current: Belfer Center Visiting Fellow

Ray Mabus

  • Secretary of Navy (2009-2017)
  • Current: Belfer Center Senior Fellow

Mike Rogers

  • U.S. Representative, Michigan (2001-2015)
  • Current: Belfer Center Senior Fellow

Jake Sullivan

  • National Security Advisor to Vice President Joe Biden; Key State Negotiator for Iran nuclear deal (2008-2016)
  • Current: Senior Fellow, Future of Diplomacy Project

Jon Wolfsthal

  • Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Arms Control. and Nonproliferation (2014-2017)
  • Current: Associate, Project on Managing the Atom

Homeland Security Fellows

Lisa Monaco

  • Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism (2013-2017)
  • Current: Senior Fellow, Homeland Security Project

John Carlin

  • Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Justice Department (2014-2016)
  • Current: Fellow, Homeland Security Project/Cyber Security Project

Alan Bersin

  • Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security (2007-2017)
  • Current: Senior Fellow, Homeland Security Project

Alumni Currently Serving in Government

Charles Hooper

  • Current: U.S. Defense Attache, Egypt
  • Maj. Gen. Hooper is a Harvard Kennedy School alumnus.

Fiona Hill

  • Current: Senior Director for Europe and Asia, National Security Council
  • Fiona Hill is a Belfer Center alumna.

Elaine Chao

  • Current: Secretary of Transportation
  • Elaine Chao is a Senior Advisory Board member, Institute of Politics

Harry Harris

  • Current: Commander, U.S. Pacific Command
  • Admiral Harry Harris is a Harvard Kennedy School alumnus.

Sasha Baker

  • Current: National Security Advisor to Senator Elizabeth Warren
  • Sasha Baker is a Belfer Center alumna.
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For Academic Citation:

"Advancing a More Secure and Sustainable World." Belfer Center Newsletter. Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School. (Spring 2017).

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John P. Holdren

John P. Holdren

  • Teresa and John Heinz Research Professor of Environmental Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
  • Co-Director, Science, Technology and Public Policy Program
  • Member of the Board, Belfer Center
  • President Obama's Science Advisor and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (January 2009 – January 2017)
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