About
Mission
The Harvard College Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO) exists to further the transformative power of a Harvard College education by providing financial resources for summer experiences that enrich the undergraduate experience. By coordinating funding processes across college, FAS, and university-wide centers and external program providers, our office increases the visibility, breadth, and accessibility of undergraduate summer opportunities, including study abroad, research, and internships.
Staff
Jean Lee
Financial and Technology Administrator
Jean manages summer funding data and is responsible for financial operations for the Summer Funding Opportunities Office team. She is a former First-Year Proctor and Program Coordinator for Harvard Christians on Campus. She completed her B.S. in Ecology...
Kristen Li
Summer Funding Opportunities Coordinator
At the Summer Funding Opportunities Office, Kristen helps students navigate the summer funding process. Before joining the team, she worked at Microsoft and Bibles for America. She completed her undergraduate degree in English at Texas A&M University and...
Maria Peña
Assistant Director of Administration for the Mignone Center for Career Success, Lemann Program on Creativity and Entrepreneurship, and Summer Funding Opportunities Office
Maria is the Assistant Director of Administration for the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS), the Lemann Program on Creativity and Entrepreneurship (LPCE) and the Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO). Her past experiences include working in...
Leanne Gaffney Rowe
Director of Summer Funding Opportunities
Leanne oversees the Summer Funding Opportunities Office. Prior to working at the Summer Funding Opportunities Office, she worked at the Mignone Center for Career Success, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), the Crimson Summer Academy (CSA), and the...