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Daniel Kapec

Daniel Kapec

He/Him/His
Resident Tutor for B Entryway
Advisor for STEM, Outings, Conversations with Kirkland
Daniel Kapec is a postdoctoral scholar at the Harvard Center of Mathematical Sciences and Applications (CMSA). He graduated from Yale College in 2012 with degrees in Physics and Mathematics, and received his PhD in Theoretical Physics from Harvard University in 2018. From 2018-2021, Dan was a member of the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ. Around the house, Dan serves as a STEM Tutor, an Outings Tutor, and as a co-coordinator of the Conversations with Kirkland speaker series.
danielkapec@fas.harvard.edu
Jack Kieffaber Non-Resident Tutor

Jack Kieffaber

Non-Resident Tutor
Tutor in: Pre-Law
Hey Kirkland! I’m a 2L at Harvard Law School and am stoked to be helping out this year as a nonresident pre-law tutor.  I’m from Dallas, Texas and received my BA in Political Science from Notre Dame; I went straight from undergrad to law school, so I’m proof that actual life experience is in no way a prerequisite to admission. I’ve been working as an LSAT tutor and a law school admissions coach for two years now, so come chat with me about all things pre-law. If you want to toss the football/baseball/frisbie around while we’re at it, that can be arranged. Can’t wait to get to know y’all!
Kadeem Noray and Savannah Noray

Savannah Noray

Resident Tutor
Tutor in: Comedy, Spirituality, Social Sciences/Econ, CARE

Hi Kirkland! My name is Savannah, and I am a fourth year Public Policy PhD student with fields in labor economics and international trade. My research focuses on labor market issues related to immigration and how women navigate having a career and a family. I grew up in a military family, so I have lived in California, Texas, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Japan. Looking forward to another wonderful year at Kirkland!

savannahnoray@g.harvard.edu
Anna Rios

Anna Rios

she/her
Resident Tutor for M entryway
STEM, Race Relations
Anna is from Mexico and Northern California, where she graduated with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. From... Read more about Anna Rios
arios@g.harvard.edu
Deming and Santimauro

Janine Santimauro

Faculty Dean of Kirkland House

I was born and raised in NYC, and after studying business administration and finance at Villanova I moved back to the Big Apple to work in health care investment banking. On September 11th, 2001 I reset my career and have since dedicated myself to improving health care access for all, especially children. In my day job, I am the vice president of network development and strategic partnerships at Boston Children’s Hospital. I have masters’ degrees in Public Health and Public Policy from UC-Berkeley, where David and I met in math camp. I enjoy running on the Charles river most mornings and training for marathons. I am also a mom to Skylar, our loving goldendoodle, and our two wonderful teenage daughters. Our whole family looks forward to spending time with you in our residence, at the dhall, or in the courtyard. Kirkland is your home and we are so excited for you to be part of our family.... Read more about Janine Santimauro

p: 617-495-2274
R Tandias

Rachel Tandias

Resident Tutor
D-11
Tutor In: Intramural Sports, Pre-Med, Outings

Rachel is excited to be returning for her 6th year as a resident tutor and 10th year living in Kirkland. She attended Harvard for college and medical school and is now a second year resident physician in the Harvard Ophthalmology program at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Rachel is the proud leader of the K-Force Intramurals team (the back-to-back, reigning Straus Cup Champs), a Pre-Med advisor, and an Outings tutor. When she isn't at the hospital training to be an eye surgeon, she enjoys running the steps at Harvard Stadium, trying new restaurants, and watching reality TV.

rtandias@partners.org
mthomas

Matt Thomas

Matt is much taller in person; picture not to scale!