Faculty Archive - Page 2 of 8 - Professional & Executive Development

Steven D. Cohen

Steven is an internationally known expert on leadership communication, executive presence, and persuasive speaking. He is an accomplished scholar and dynamic trainer who has brought research-based insights to companies in a wide range of industries. He is a long-time instructor at the Harvard Division of Continuing Education.

Deb Cote

Deb Cote is a project management and change management instructor at Harvard Professional & Executive Development and Harvard Extension School. In her Strategic Planning & Performance role at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), a Harvard teaching hospital, she leads an organization responsible for setting standards, maintaining best practices, and measuring performance for projects and IS operations.

Christina Daniel

Christina Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience guiding boards and leadership teams on organizational effectiveness and talent strategy. Currently at Natera as the Senior Director of Human Resources, she leads global initiatives in succession planning, culture transformation, and performance management. Recognized for driving enterprise growth, she equips leaders to expand influence, foster authentic connection, and build enduring, high-performing teams.

Aseem Datar

Aseem Datar is a Vice President at Microsoft, focusing on next-generation computing, including AI and Quantum technologies. Previously, he was a Partner at Madrona Venture Group, investing in enterprise companies. Aseem is a Seattle 40 Under 40 honoree and received the Microsoft CMO Award for driving growth in emerging markets. He holds a master’s in electrical engineering, an MBA from the University of Washington, and completed executive education at Harvard Business School.

Clara Angelina Diaz-Anderson

Clara Angelina Diaz-Anderson is an internationally recognized executive coach, leadership educator, and author whose mission is to cultivate authentic, confident leaders who drive systemic and sustainable change. As the founder of the ClaraFying Coaching and Consulting Institute, Clara has created a space where leaders develop with clarity, confidence, and consciousness. She is an instructor for the Authentic Leadership, Executive Leadership Coaching, and Leadership Coaching Strategies programs, and is a coach for the Women in Leadership programs at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education.

Daniel Doktori

Daniel Doktori has taught negotiation since 2013 at Harvard Law School and the Harvard Negotiation Institute, with extensive experience in executive and corporate training. He is the senior vice president and general counsel of American Public Media Group, and previously helped scale Credly, Inc. from a startup to an industry leader. Earlier in his career, Daniel worked as a corporate attorney and held leadership roles in public service.

Debra Doroni

Dr. Debra Doroni is an executive and leadership coach, speaker, and leadership educator whose mission is to engage leaders to create more human-centered and resilient organizations. Deb teaches leadership in graduate and continuing education programs at Harvard University Division of Continuing Education, Harvard Medical School, and the MGH Institute of Health Professions.

Laura M. Downing

Laura M. Downing has over 25 years of experience providing strategic management advice and executive coaching to global organizations. She is a highly rated instructor at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education where she teaches leadership, strategic management, power and influence, and executive presence.

Vanessa Van Edwards

Vanessa is the bestselling author of "Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People," translated into 17 languages, and "Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication." She is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide, including SXSW, MIT, and Stanford. Her engaging workshops and courses teach individuals how to succeed in business and life by understanding the hidden dynamics of people.

Michelle Ehrenreich

Michelle is the founding partner of Acuity Partners, a boutique consultancy in Chestnut Hill, MA. She helps clients develop effective business, marketing, and communication strategies. Michelle received her MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Stanford University.