Harvard Club of Central Florida

06/10/2025

Here is a picture from the concert that many of us attended in April. It was the Leonid & Friends event. We had a marvelous time. Be on the lookout for a repeat event next spring. If you love great music and mixing with wonderful people, don't miss it!

03/20/2022

The Harvard Glee Club in action!

03/20/2022

The Harvard Glee Club created an extraordinary evening for the Club. The talented young men were enthusiastic and energizing. Thanks to the organizers for bringing this to life: Daniel Jaye, Larry Kahn, and Margaret Lezcano.

10/21/2021

We had a great time at HBS Global Networking Night at the Citrus Club!

02/09/2021

COVID-19 has created the greatest mental health, substance abuse, and overdose crisis across Florida and our nation in U.S. history.

Before the pandemic hit U.S. shores, nearly 450,000 people across the nation had lost their lives due to opioid-related overdose in one decade.

Since then, communities across America and in the state of Florida are experiencing an unprecedented rise in opioid overdose and preventable deaths amid this pandemic.

Societal shutdown and mass quarantine have taken a massive toll on the mental health of citizens across our region, resulting in a staggering amount of overdose and deaths of despair this year.

A recent data study we conducted analyzing 2020 data from the Florida Department of Health found that overdose deaths have increased by a staggering 70% across Central Florida during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown and are only expected to increase by year’s end.

Although the numbers may seem bleak, there are new strategies that leaders can embrace to turn the tide on this rising crisis in our community.

Thursday, February 11, 2021
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Meet the Speakers*

Andrae Bailey, Founder and President of Project Opioid. Andrae is known for his work on homelessness and was the Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year in 2015.

Kim Lopdrup, HBS '84, CEO, Red Lobster and is the co-chair of Project Opioid.

*Please note: the views of the speakers in no way represent those of the Harvard Club of Central Florida, Harvard University or eHome Counseling Group, nor is this event an implied endorsement of the speaker or her views.

The event is FREE to attend but you must RSVP to receive webinar instruction.

http://hccentralflorida.clubs.harvard.edu/article.html?aid=338

This event is sponsored by eHome Counseling Group.
eHome Counseling Group is based in Orlando and led by HCCF leaders Brad Rex (CEO) and Gina Carr (CMO), both HBS grads. eHome provides premier video mental health counseling services with proven outcomes, outstanding counselors, and cost-effective care nationwide.

The company treats all behavioral health conditions, from mild to moderate depression and anxiety to PTSD, addiction and co-occurring disorders. eHome makes it easy to get help, with accessible, confidential care in the convenience of your home or office. For more information, visit www.eHomeGroup.com.

**Harvard University does not endorse any sponsors, candidates, products, or services mentioned on this website.

07/26/2020

07/19/2020

VIRTUAL - Local Networking Night

Join us for the third annual HCCF Local Networking Night (LNN) on Tuesday July 28 starting at 5:00 PM. This virtual event will be hosted on Zoom using break-out rooms!

This is a great opportunity to explore and expand your Harvard Network! Students and Alumni of all Harvard Schools and Programs are welcome.

Don't forget to RSVP below to receive the Zoom meeting invite! If you don't have Zoom installed, please install and test before the LNN.

RSVP: http://hccentralflorida.clubs.harvard.edu/article.html?aid=315

02/26/2020

The Harvard Alumni Association Executive Director invited the officers of our club out to dinner for a productive discussion about best practices, program development, and membership growth. Thank you to all that were in attendance!

Hi from Florida! Harvard Alumni Association Executive Director Philip W. Lovejoy recently enjoyed dinner with the Harvard Club of Central Florida volunteer leaders!

11/23/2019

Join us TODAY to watch THE GAME! Kick off is at Noon. Delaney's tavern is a "cheers style" tavern offering "friendly fare & spirits" located in the Downtown South District. Friends and family are encouraged to attend as we gather to watch Harvard beat Yale again! Be sure to wear your Harvard attire!...

11/17/2019

We had a great time at the Harvard Club Leadership Breakfast at The Coop. Thanks for suggesting this, Brad Rex.

11/03/2019

HARVARD CLUB MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Homa Taheri, an MPA/ID Candidate at Harvard Kennedy School and a TA at the Harvard Extension School, in collaboration with fellow WorldLegacy students from Kazakhstan, Egypt, Germany, Iran and the U.S., has completed an extreme makeover of the Pace Center for Girls Inc in Pinellas Park, Florida, where female-specific programs are offered for at-risk youth. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held today 6:30pm and will be attended by Mayor Sandra Bradbury and other members of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, including Dr. Dan Strauss. All are welcome to attend at 4000 Gateway Ctr. Blvd. N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782.