About the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program
The Harris Family Alternative Investments Program advances global knowledge in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and investment management. This program integrates innovative research with Wharton’s world-renowned curriculum, equipping students with cutting-edge insights and practical expertise.
Serving as a focal point for practitioners, alumni, academics, and policymakers, the Harris Program drives the evolution of alternative investing. Through exclusive events, lectures from industry leaders, and the support of advanced Wharton curricula, the Program empowers a new generation of leaders to navigate and shape the world of alternative investments.
Burcu Esmer
Faculty Co-Director, Harris Program
Senior Lecturer of Finance, Finance Department
Research
The Harris Program supports programs and research projects that advance knowledge in the field of alternative investments. This delivers strategic insights used by decision-makers pursuing excellence in investing. Topics selected for research reflect the Program’s research priorities. View current initiatives here.
A core group of Senior Fellows engages in teaching, events, and research that advances the impact and efforts of the Harris Program. Meet the Harris Program’s current Senior Fellows here.
Finance at Wharton Staff
Jill Bazelon, Senior Associate Director of Student Engagement
Evelyn Evans, Coordinator
Lauren Hurray, Managing Director
Zehra Husikic, Associate Director
Jason McCue, Senior Communications Specialist
Chris Trollen, Senior Associate Director of Research Support