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

Eleanor Chin

Eleanor Chin, Founder and CEO of Clarity Partners Coaching & Consulting, brings over 20 years’ experience as a dynamic leader, executive coach, and an innovative thinker in her work with Fortune 1000 corporations, not-for-profits, healthcare, educational institutions, and start-up ventures. She works with clients both privately and through Executive Education programs, including Harvard Business School and Korn Ferry International Consulting.

Maeve Coburn

Maeve Coburn is a seasoned global executive and founder of MaeveWorks LLC, specializing in OD consulting, coaching, and board advisory. With 30+ years of leadership at L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Lafarge, she has held executive roles spanning marketing, P&L management, and HR. A certified coach and mentor, she advises organizations on agility, innovation, and leadership development with a human-centric approach.

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.

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 the founder of ClaraFying Coaching and Consulting Institute, where she teaches, coaches, and consults with visionary leaders on how to implement systemic and lasting positive change, beginning with personal transformation. Clara teaches Authentic Leadership, Leadership Coaching Strategies, and Executive Leadership Coaching, and serves as an executive coach in our Women Leaders programs at Harvard DCE Professional & Executive Development.

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.