‘I felt almost like I had a responsibility; people my age were getting blown up, and I’m sitting here in college.’
‘We’re both so thankful’ for Harvard Law School
Veterans of war and service
M. Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni ’15: engineer, naval officer, and lawyer
After serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy, M. Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni focused on international law and national security during her time at Harvard Law School. But the most important things she learned, she says, were the ability to think critically and the importance of learning from the experience of others.
Eve Howe ’21: ‘I want to use my degree or knowledge to help’
Eve L. Howe ’21 is an expert in nuclear submarines — specifically, the fluid systems that cool the nuclear reactors in military submarines. Drawn to military service because she wanted to use her engineering skills for public service, Howe spent five years as an officer in the U.S. Navy, where she solved complex technical problems to ensure the submarines would be able to accomplish their missions.