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Mia Riverton
Owner, Harvardwood and Motion Pictures and Film Specialist
Mia Riverton Alpert is a co-founder and owner of Harvardwood, a non-profit organization that connects Harvard University alumni, students, and faculty working in or interested in the entertainment and media industries.12
Background and Education
Mia Riverton grew up in Indianapolis and was involved in the performing arts from a young age. She graduated from Harvard University in 1999 with a degree in economics, earning Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude honors after just six semesters.1 During her time at Harvard, she was also active in the arts, singing a cappella with the Callbacks and performing in various theater productions.1
Professional Career
Acting and Producing:: Riverton has pursued a career in entertainment as an actress, producer, and writer. She has appeared in various TV shows, including The Mentalist, Leverage, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as in films and stage productions.1
Harvardwood:: In 1999, while still a student, Riverton co-founded Harvardwood along with Adam Fratto and Stacy Cohen.2 The organization aims to foster connections and provide resources for Harvard affiliates in the entertainment industry.
Philanthropy
In 2021, Mia Riverton Alpert and her husband, David Alpert (also a Harvard alum), made a generous multiyear gift to establish the Harvardwood Artist Launch Fellowship.3 This fellowship supports recent Harvard graduates pursuing careers in the arts, media, and entertainment.
Mia Riverton's LinkedIn username is miariverton, as mentioned in the query.4
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