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The Harvard Alumni Disability Alliance (HADA) supported Harvard's second annual celebration of graduates with disabilities. The event took place at the Student Organization Center at Hilles during Commencement Week for the Class of 2024. HADA board members Kosti S. Psimopoulos and Diana Samarasan delivered the Alumni Remarks. Diana shared information about HADA and its late founder, Brooke Ellison, and Kosti emphasized the importance of respect and inclusivity, highlighting the vital need for better disability training among healthcare professionals.

Brooke Ellison was instrumental in founding the Harvard Alumni Disability Alliance (HADA) and its mission to promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life. Her advocacy, which started during her time at Harvard, left a lasting impact on the university community, inspiring current and future students to continue her legacy of inclusivity and disability rights.