Harvard Ecuadorian
Student Organization (HESO)
An Officially Recognized University-wide Student Organization
Our Team
Nuestro Equipo
President
Estefania Roldan
After graduating medical school from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Estefania completed a research fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA.
She is currently studying for a Master's in Public Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with a focus on clinical effectiveness and leadership.
Vicepresident
Ana Pachano
Ana embarked on her journey as a researcher from her undergraduate years, graduating in Medicine from the Universidad de Las Américas in Quito, Ecuador.
With a strong research interest, she has worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Institute of Biomedical Research. Additionally, she has worked as a Physician for the Women's First Division Football Team at Independiente del Valle.
Currently, she is a Research Fellow in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital while pursuing studies in the Master of Medical Sciences and Clinical Investigation at Harvard Medical School.
Treasurer
Carlos Larreategui
Carlos E Larreategui is from Quito, Ecuador and is currently pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School. He also possesses and MPP degree from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor’s in Finance from The George Washington University.
After a brief stint in financial services in New York City working for JP Morgan, Carlos transitioned into higher education management and public policy with projects in Ecuador and Spain. After graduation he will be heading back to Ecuador to work for Universidad de las Americas.
Secretary
Fabian Jaramillo
After graduating from Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Law School, Fabián joined Jaramillo Dávila Abogados in Ecuador as an Associate Lawyer. There, he specialized in Labor and Complex Dispute Resolution for a diverse clientele.
His commitment to these areas of law led him to pursue further education, and he is currently an LL.M. candidate at Harvard Law School, where he continues to deepen his expertise.
Manager, Global Impact and Outreach
Gabriela Dumancela
Gabriela is a master’s student in the Human Development and Education program with a focus in higher education. She specialices in process redesign, aimed at enriching college students' experiences.
Her ambition is to cultivate educational environments that foster the holistic development of students into "whole persons." Gabriela holds a Master's degree in Communications and Culture from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from Universidad San Francisco de Quito. She brings eight years of experience in enhancing teaching and learning practices within the higher education sector in Ecuador.