The CJS congratulates Rachel Rockenmacher, our Executive Director, for being recognized a 2025 Harvard Hero!
In June, we were joined by Rachel’s family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to celebrate the special moment. The Harvard Heroes program honors high-performing staff for the impact they have on the Harvard community based on criteria set by a University-wide advisory committee. President Garber congratulated each and every one of the 60 staff members who were recognized, to the raucous roars of a full Sanders Theater.
“Rachel is the epitome of a Harvard Hero—a tireless, selfless, and indispensable colleague whose decades of service to the Center for Jewish Studies have made her its cornerstone. With unmatched expertise in financial management, staff supervision, events, scholarships, donor relations, and student support, she is the Center’s institutional memory and guiding force.”
Derek Penslar, CJS Faculty Director
Well Deserved, Rachel!
Congratulations from all of us.
