Naomi Schaffer

Naomi Schaffer served as the Amgen Scholars Global Program Office (GPO) Coordinator at Harvard University from January 2019 until September 2023. In this role, she was responsible for coordinating various aspects of the Amgen Scholars Program, which aims to provide undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds with research opportunities in science and biotechnology.

Her professional background includes significant experience in educational administration, having also worked as a Student Affairs Administrator & SJD Program Coordinator at Harvard Law School for over six years prior to her role at the GPO. Additionally, she has held positions such as a Grant Administrator at the Lurie Center for Autism at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she began working in May 2024.1

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from McGill University (2007-2011)
• Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Harvard Extension School (2015-2017)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Manning School of Business, UMass Lowell (2021-2023)

Skills and Certifications

Naomi has a diverse skill set that includes experience in grant administration, student affairs, and program coordination. She is also certified in SQL essential training, which she completed in January 2024. Her contributions to the Harvard Law School community were recognized with the Dean's Award for Excellence in 2016.1