Amy Elizabeth Soto Shed (She/Her)
About Amy Elizabeth Soto Shed (She/Her)
Amy Elizabeth Soto Shed serves as the Assistant Director at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in higher education administration and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, she has held various roles at Harvard Law School and other organizations.
Work at Harvard Business School
Amy Elizabeth Soto Shed has served as the Assistant Director at Harvard Business School since 2019. In this role, she manages Faculty Support Specialists and contributes to the operational efficiency of the institution. Her position involves overseeing various administrative functions and supporting faculty needs, ensuring a conducive environment for academic excellence.
Previous Experience at Harvard Law School
Before her tenure at Harvard Business School, Amy held multiple roles at Harvard Law School. She worked as the Trial Advocacy Workshop Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator from 2008 to 2016, where she facilitated workshops and managed administrative tasks. Subsequently, she served as the Administrative Director from 2016 to 2019, further enhancing her expertise in academic administration.
Education and Expertise
Amy obtained her Master's Degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, studying from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she completed a year of study in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration at Suffolk University in 2013. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, from 1996 to 2000.
Advocacy for Diversity and Inclusion
Amy advocates for diversity and inclusion within higher education and the workplace. She serves on the Board of the Association of Harvard Latinx Faculty & Staff, where she works to promote representation and support for Latinx individuals in academic settings. Additionally, she is passionate about addressing issues related to women of color in leadership through speaking and writing.
Early Career Experience
Amy began her career as a Legal Secretary at Burns & Farrey from 2006 to 2008. She also worked briefly as an Account Executive at Robert Half Legal in 2008. These early roles provided her with foundational administrative and legal experience, contributing to her subsequent positions in higher education administration.