Katja Frey
About Katja Frey
Katja Frey is an Employer Relations Manager at Harvard Business School, where she manages relationships with recruiting partners across various industries. She has a background in travel operations and airline inventory management, along with a strong academic foundation in languages.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Katja Frey serves as the Employer Relations Manager at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages relationships with recruiting partners across various industries, including Investment Management, Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Consumer Products. Her work focuses on connecting MBA students and alumni with key industry players in Boston, enhancing career opportunities and fostering professional networks.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Prior to her current role, Katja Frey worked at Harvard Business School as a Coaching and Program Coordinator from 2017 to 2019. In this position, she contributed to the development and coordination of coaching programs aimed at supporting students in their professional growth. Additionally, she served as a Faculty Assistant from 2014 to 2017, where she provided administrative support to faculty members and facilitated academic operations.
Experience at EF Education First
Katja Frey has a background in operations management from her time at EF Education First. She worked as an Airline Inventory Manager from 2008 to 2011 in Lucerne, Switzerland, where she managed travel logistics. Subsequently, she served as a Travel Operations Coordinator for one year in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from 2011 to 2012, further honing her operational skills within an international education context.
Educational Background
Katja Frey earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Vermont, where she studied German and Spanish from 2004 to 2008. She also studied at The University of Freiburg for one year from 2006 to 2007, furthering her language studies and cultural understanding. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing employer relations within academic institutions.
Expertise in Employer Relations
Katja Frey possesses expertise in managing employer relations, particularly within prestigious academic institutions. Her role involves fostering connections between students and industry leaders, which is essential for career development. Her experience in diverse roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of employer engagement and recruitment in competitive fields.