Nicholas Stanek

Nicholas Stanek serves as the Events and Engagement Coordinator on the Operations Team at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Since joining the Center in January 2024, he has led high-profile engagement efforts, including cross-team initiatives, strategic partnerships, and events aligned with the Director’s priorities.

Previously, Stanek worked as Communications Coordinator at the Biden Institute, where he supported program delivery, developed communications strategies, and managed key relationships with external stakeholders.

He earned his B.A. from the University of Delaware, where he was selected as a member of the World Scholars Program, a four-year initiative aimed at cultivating globally minded professionals. He graduated with dual majors in Political Science and Communication, with concentrations in Global Politics and Public Relations.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Stanek proudly bleeds black and gold and frequently returns to the Steel City to visit family and friends.