Rahsaan Harris, PhD

Rahsaan Harris, PhD is a seasoned nonprofit leader and Princeton University alumnus who recently joined his alma mater as the Senior Associate Director of Graduate Alumni Relations.6 With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Harris has established himself as a prominent figure in community development and philanthropy.1

Education and Career

Dr. Harris completed his undergraduate studies at Princeton University, majoring in ecology and evolutionary biology.2 He later pursued advanced degrees, earning a PhD from The New School University, as well as degrees from Columbia University and New York University.3

His career path took an unexpected turn after a transformative experience with the Peace Corps, which steered him away from his initial plan of becoming a doctor.2 This experience likely contributed to his passion for community service and nonprofit work.

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Dr. Harris has held several notable positions:

• CEO of Citizens Committee for New York City, a role he assumed in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis4
• President and CEO of the Emma Bowen Foundation, which connects promising students of color to internships in the media industry7
• Board member of Exponent Philanthropy4

Princeton Connection

Dr. Harris maintains strong ties to Princeton University:

• Co-class agent for Princeton University Class of 1995 Annual Giving4
• Recently joined Princeton University as Senior Associate Director of Graduate Alumni Relations in June 20236

His current role at Princeton allows him to leverage his extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and community building to strengthen connections among graduate alumni of the university.

Personal

At 41 years old (as of the most recent information available), Dr. Harris resides in New York City.3 He is active on social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter, where he shares insights on philanthropy, leadership, and community development.56