Rachel Talentino
About Rachel Talentino
Rachel Talentino serves as the Director of Research Compliance at Harvard Business School, where she collaborates with the Research Integrity Officer to oversee research integrity proceedings. With a background in research compliance and legal externships, she has held various roles at Harvard University since 2015.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Rachel Talentino serves as the Director of Research Compliance at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she collaborates closely with the Research Integrity Officer to implement research integrity proceedings. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with research regulations and facilitating research collaborations between Harvard Business School researchers and external organizations.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
Prior to her current role, Rachel Talentino worked at Harvard University in various capacities. She served as a Grants and Contracts Officer from 2015 to 2018, followed by a position as Senior Research Compliance Officer from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she held the role of Research Compliance Officer from 2018 to 2022. Her extensive experience at Harvard University contributed to her expertise in research compliance and grants management.
Educational Background
Rachel Talentino studied at Wayland High School before pursuing higher education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Trinity College-Hartford, completing her degree from 2004 to 2008. She later attended Tulane University Law School, where she achieved a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a Certificate of Concentration in Energy and Environmental Law from 2011 to 2014.
Legal Experience
Before her roles in research compliance, Rachel Talentino gained legal experience as a Legal Extern at Gulf Restoration Network from 2013 to 2014 and at Maine Audubon for two months in 2013. These positions provided her with foundational legal knowledge and skills applicable to her later work in research compliance.