Our Mission
Founded in 2019, we are a non-profit student organization at Harvard dedicated to helping organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions and achieve their strategic goals by translating their data into meaningful and actionable information.
Our mission is threefold:
In our work, build positive meaningful, impact.
In our clients, create lasting and substantial improvements.
In our students, provide excitement and opportunities for development.
In our work, build positive meaningful, impact.
From building a COVID Transmission Estimation tool at the height of the pandemic to assessing demographic Risk Factors of COVID-19 to assisting our very own local businesses through the pandemic, we care about creating work that has real and meaningful impact at any level and scope, from the communities around us to the world we are all a part of.
In our clients, create lasting and substantial improvements.
With an unwavering focus on our clients' success, we harness the power of data to engineer lasting and substantial improvements. Through meticulous analysis, cutting-edge methodologies, and strategic insights, we empower our clients to unlock hidden opportunities, optimize operations, drive innovation, and make data-informed decisions that propel their organizations forward. By seamlessly integrating with their teams, we forge collaborative partnerships, leveraging our expertise to deliver tangible and sustainable advancements.
In our students, provide excitement and opportunities for development.
From our case team experiences that constantly push our members to grow and learn as team members, team leaders, data scientists, and more, we care deeply about the experiences our members have and the growth they experience at HDAG. From professional networking opportunities with industry leaders to an extensive alumni network to a plethora of sponsored social events to foster friendships and community beyond case work, growth, development, excitement, and passion are at the heart of HDAG.
Dedication to inclusivity.
Here at HDAG, we prioritize inclusivity, diversity, equity, and community. We respect all differences of thought, opinion, and background and recognize that diversity of thought and perspective is a rich resource for us to draw upon. We strive to create an inclusive communication environment that encourages open and honest dialogue among all members. We will actively listen to diverse perspectives, valuing the input of all members, and encourage constructive debates that lead to well-informed decisions. We will create opportunities for all members to share their views without fear of retribution or marginalization.
“It’s not about punishing people for who they are or supporting certain groups to the detriment of others. Instead, diversity is about casting a wide talent net to find a more representative group of skilled candidates or students. Equity is about designing systems and processes so that people from all backgrounds have a fair opportunity to do their best. Inclusion is about creating cultures where everyone can be their true self and thrive.”
— Joelle Emerson @ Fortune
Embracing DEI on all levels of HDAG enables us to tap into the benefits of a heterogeneous, tight-knit, and concentric community. These benefits include strengthened resilience, adaptability, and creativity backed by an array of equally worthy perspectives and insights on case team and client needs. It not only uplifts underrepresented members but also enriches those already well-represented—creating a shared stake in DEI efforts whose returns on investment run deep.