Emily Whalen
About Emily Whalen
Emily Whalen is an IT Business Relationship Manager at Harvard Business School, with a background in higher education and strategic development. She has held various roles at Harvard University and New Politics, and she holds a Master's Degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Emily Whalen serves as the IT Business Relationship Manager at Harvard Business School. She began this role in 2024 and has been working in Boston, Massachusetts, for 8 months. In this position, she is responsible for managing relationships between IT and business units, ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
Emily Whalen has held multiple positions at Harvard University. She worked as the Assistant Director for FAS Campaign and Volunteer Management from 2014 to 2016, followed by the role of Assistant Director for FAS Academic and Development Coordination from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as the Assistant Director for FAS Donor Engagement and Events from 2016 to 2017. Her roles involved coordinating various academic and development initiatives.
Experience at New Politics
Emily Whalen worked as the Director of Strategy and Development at New Politics from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she focused on strategic planning and development initiatives aimed at enhancing the organization's impact within the Greater Boston Area.
Educational Background
Emily Whalen earned her Master’s Degree in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Communication from Boston College. Additionally, she studied Spanish Language and Humanities at Universidad de Sevilla.
Experience at Coursera
Emily Whalen has been involved with Coursera as part of the University Partnerships team from 2020 to 2024. During her four years in this role, she contributed to building and maintaining partnerships with universities, enhancing educational offerings on the platform.