Harvard Club of the Palm Beaches

Crimson Conversations

presents

"Beyond the Classroom: Leadership That Shapes Lives"

Pia Dandiya will speak on her background in education, founding a high school in Harlem, reversing the cycle of poverty in the United States, and the importance of encouraging our college students to committ to service after graduation.


Thursday, September 24, 2026

6:00 pm Networking cocktails (cash bar)
7:00 pm Presentation
 

Join us for a conversation with Pia Dandiya

 

About our speaker

Pia Dandiya is a proud Palm Beach County native and Harvard '09 grad (Eliot House!) She was born to parents from India and out of gratitude for the American dream her family experienced, she has committed her life to service. After college, Pia was a Teach For America corps member. At the age of 28, she became a high school principal in Harlem. She started her high school to prove how much more we could do for students living in low income households. Eighty-six percent of her students were low income and under her leadership, 100 percent earned admission to college. Then, Pia worked as a White House fellow under Democratic and Republican presidents and was later an executive at Apple leading public partnerships in education, healthcare, and state government to better serve local communities. She lives in Palm Beach County with her husband and son. Pia recently won the Democratic primary for Florida's 22nd Congressional District.

Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort & Spa
2842 South Ocean Blvd | Palm Beach | 33480

Complimentary valet parking. 
Please let the valet know that you are with the Harvard Club group (and please remember to bring cash for a tip!)
 

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There is no charge to attend this event.
This is a free event, but we ask that you register in advance to ensure proper seating is available.

The cost of food and beverages will be the individual responsibility of each guest.