#  Event Operations 

 



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##  About Us 

 The HGSE Event Operations Department is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to make your next event a success. During normal business hours, our events team is on call for anything you need related to your event. Our services include:

- Space Reservations
- Furniture Setups
- Event Security
- Staffing Support
- Event Signage
- Catering Services



 

##  Our Team 

[Lisa Dziokonski](mailto:lisa_dziokonski@gse.harvard.edu) *Director of Events*

[Kenneth Mayers](mailto:kenneth_mayers@gse.harvard.edu) *Associate Director of Events*

[Jodie Smith-Bennett](mailto:jodie_smith-bennett@gse.harvard.edu) *Associate* Director, Schoolwide Events

[Sarah Timmins](mailto:sarah_timmins@gse.harvard.edu) *Space And Scheduling Administrator*

[Eva Jansen-Morales](mailto:eva_jansenmorales@gse.harvard.edu) *Event Operations Coordinator*

[John Nomes](mailto:john_nomes@gse.harvard.edu) *Room Scheduling & Billing Coordinator*

[Thomas DiSalvo](mailto:thomas_disalvo@gse.harvard.edu) *Event Planning Coordinator*



 

 Who to Contact

**Room Reservations**  
Sarah Timmins  
John Nomes

**Event Coordination & Logistics**  
Thomas Disalvo

Eva Jansen-Morales

**Finances**  
John Nomes

**Askwith Events**

Jodie Smith Bennett



 

##  Get Started Planning Your Event 

Planning an event can be intimidating. Our staff is here to assist you in any way. We recommend reviewing this website prior to requesting space in the [Events Reservation System](https://reservations.gse.harvard.edu/).

Once your request is submitted to the Event Reservation System, you will receive a notification that our team has begun to process your request, and we will reach out to you as soon as possible when more information is available. Please do not advertise your event until your event request has been confirmed.   
  
Please Note: Most of our meeting spaces on campus are classrooms first. The Registrar's Office holds the space through the first week of each semester for scheduling purposes. *We cannot confirm any reservations until the academic course schedule has been finalized.* Please bear with us during this time of the year; we will finalize your request as soon as possible

Please feel free to reach out to the team with any event-related questions.