BOSTON, Mass. (Diya TV) — Two Indian American women have secured influential positions at Harvard University, highlighting the growing role of South Asian professionals in higher education leadership.
Arti Garg and Medha Gargeya won seats during Harvard’s annual board elections, according to results announced by the university. Garg was elected to Harvard’s Board of Overseers, while Gargeya earned a position as a director of the Harvard Alumni Association.
Harvard’s Board of Overseers serves as one of the university’s two governing bodies. The board advises university leaders, reviews academic programs and helps shape Harvard’s long-term priorities. Garg will serve a six-year term as an overseer. Members of the board provide independent perspectives on educational quality, institutional strategy and the university’s mission.
Gargeya will serve as a director of the Harvard Alumni Association. The association connects Harvard graduates across the globe and supports alumni engagement, volunteer programs, and mentorship opportunities. Directors help strengthen relationships between alumni and the university. They also support efforts that encourage lifelong involvement in the Harvard community.
Garg has built a career focused on technology, innovation, and organizational leadership. She has led teams, supported strategic initiatives, and helped organizations grow. Her experience could provide valuable insight as Harvard addresses challenges and opportunities created by rapid technological change. Universities increasingly face questions about artificial intelligence, workforce development, and research priorities. The Board of Overseers plays a key role in reviewing academic quality and evaluating the university’s progress. Garg’s leadership background adds another perspective to those discussions.
Gargeya has earned recognition for her commitment to community engagement and organizational development. Her election reflects years of involvement within the Harvard community. The Harvard Alumni Association serves hundreds of thousands of graduates worldwide. The organization helps alumni stay connected through events, networking opportunities, and volunteer activities.
As a director, Gargeya will help guide efforts to expand alumni participation and strengthen professional and mentorship networks. Universities increasingly depend on active alumni communities to support students, advance research, and create career opportunities. Leadership within alumni organizations has become more important as institutions seek stronger connections with graduates.
