FOP Director & Steering Committee '26
FOP Director
Kent Ratliff
kentonratliff@fas.harvard.edu As the First-Year Outdoor Program Director, I am excited to oversee the student leader Steering Committee to create a truly wonderful pre-orientation program facilitating group adventure-based experiences that promote the development of community, self...
Steering Committee '26
Florian Abruzzi
fabruzzi@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '26
Hello people! My name is Florian (all pronouns) and I am a sophomore from Belmont, Massachusetts! Growing up in New England, I spent my summers on conservations hiking and catching critters, which inspired me to learn everything I could about plants and...
Anda Bilder
andabilder@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '26
Hi hi hi everyone!!! My name is Anda (she/her) and I’m a sophomore in Dunster studying Molecular and Cellular Biology. I’m from Berkeley CA (shoutout norcal) and going on FOP my freshman year made me feel so at home at Harvard and the east coast- my...
Ian Chen
ianchen@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '26
Hey everyone! My name is Ian (he/him) and I’m a sophomore in Kirkland House studying Social Studies. So excited for FOP this coming year with SC, LC, and FOPpers. I love FOP. I think FOP is truly the best way to start your college experience. It sounds...
Elena Ferrari
elenaferrari@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '26
hey hey!! i’m Elena, and I hail from right in Cambridge, MA. i study Chem/Phys and Phil (for now) and live in Leverett! for me, FOP consistently represents the best the outdoor community has to offer—quality frolicking, shenanigans aplenty, and the...
Zoe Macaluso
zoemacaluso@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '26
heyyy!! my name is zoe (she/her) and i’m from elk rapids, michigan! i’m a sophomore in currier concentrating in social studies! i grew up at a summer camp, watching my mom lead counselors and campers into the wilderness for over 30 years and it became a...
Malachi Miller
mcmiller@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '26
My name is Malachi Miller and I am from Colorado (Springs,) Colorado. I love Colorado! I’m a junior in Adams studying Econ & Linguistics and I loveeeeee FOP. Probably my favorite memory from a trip is when we canoed to a beach and then I made a flip-flop...
Joshua Schultzer
joshuaschultzer@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '26
Hey y’all! I’m Josh Schultzer (He/Him), a sophomore in Quincy studying Integrative Biology and Statistics! I am originally from the middle of Long Island, NY, and the outdoors have always been my favorite place of peace, bonding, and reflection! I love...
Sarah Thomas
sarahthomas@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '26
Hey hey!! My name is Sarah (she/her) and I’m from Halifax, Massachusetts! I’m a junior in Pfoho (shoutout Quad) studying Neuroscience and History of Science. I had never hiked before coming to college, but my freshman year FOP trip taught me that I am...
Past Steering Committee Members
Andrew Choe
achoe@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '25
Hi! I’m Andrew (he/him). I’m a junior in Winthrop House studying Chemistry and Physics. I’m originally from Los Angeles, CA, and doing FOP before college was my first time spending time in the backcountry. Since that first trip, I’ve loved how FOP creates...
Annika Dellinger
aidellinger@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '25
Hey ya’ll!!! I’m Annika Dellinger (she/her) and I’m from Shenandoah County, VA. I’m a sophomore in Pfoho studying environmental science and engineering. I’m so excited for the upcoming year of FOP and and can’t wait to share the FOP magic with ya’ll.
Emmanuel Edwards
emmanuel_edwards@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '25
Hi! I'm Emmanuel (He/Him), a sophomore living in Dunster studying Economics and Neuroscience. I think FOP is the single best opportunity Harvard offers to foster friendships before settling into Harvard and maintain them throughout your time here...
Hannah McLaughlin
hannah_mclaughlin@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '25
Hey y’all! I’m Hannah McLaughlin, a sophomore in Cabot house from Camano Island, Washington, and I study integrative biology and computer science. I love FOP because I think there’s no better way to start a school year than to be surrounded by awesome...
Katie Robinson
katierobinson@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '25
Hi y'all! I'm Katie (she/her) and I'm from Orlando, Florida. I'm a sophomore living in Adams studying Economics with a secondary in Global Health & Health Policy. I can't wait to share all of the pure joy that is FOP with y'all! When I'm not constantly...
Kaia Thomas
kaiathomas@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '25
Hey everyone! I’m Kaia (she/her) and I’m a sophomore from Ottawa (the capital of) Canada! At Harvard, I live in Adams House and study earth and planetary science and economics. Outside of FOP I love to run, stream Noah Kahan and defend the dhall Oately...
Sheerea Yu
sheereayu@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '25
Hi FOP! I’m Sheerea (she/her) and I’m a sophomore in Currier House! I’m from Nashville, TN and am double (hope this ages well) concentrating in English and Social Studies. FOP has truly felt like a home at Harvard since I went on my freshman FOP trip, and...
Michelle Zhang
michellezhang1@college.harvard.eduFOP Leader, Steering Committee '25
Ciaooo!! I’m Michelle (she/her) and I am a sophomore living in Adams studying Physics. I am a Bostonian through and through and loved day-hiking all over New England growing up. I am a big fan of matcha, thrifting, reading, fire music, pondering free will...
