Jake Kaufmann appointed new Griffin Director of Financial Aid
After a national search, Jake Kaufmann ’93 has been appointed the next Griffin Director of Financial Aid, effective July 16. He will succeed Sally Donahue, who is retiring after 36 years of serving Harvard. “Jake brings to this role strong expertise in the rapidly changing field of financial aid and years of Harvard experience supporting our students and their families,” said Dean of Harvard Admissions and Financial Aid William Fitzsimmons, who announced Kaufmann’s appointment. “He, along with the Griffin Financial Aid Office, will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring that Harvard continues to attract and retain the most talented students.” Kaufmann has been associate director of financial aid and senior admissions officer since 2005. He will take the reins of a generous financial aid program that has grown by more than 250 percent since 2000, and has been transformed by a number of significant initiatives, most importantly the Harvard Financial...