HARVARD CATHOLIC FORUM

Elizabeth Choi is a junior studying History. She is active in the Harvard Catholic Center, where she leads a Bible study and serves as one of the Fellowship Chairs, helping to foster community among Catholic undergraduates. At Harvard she participates in student journalism and legal groups. 

Declan Deady is a junior studying English and Slavic Literatures. He is the Director of Recruitment for The Harvard Salient, and a member of the John Adams Society and the Harvard Wireless Club. In addition, Declan teaches Faith Formation classes and serves as an acolyte at St. Paul’s. Originally from Burke, Virginia, Declan served in the Army for almost five years as an infantryman and scout before coming to Harvard. He enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and creative writing in his free time

Elliott Jones is a senior  studying Philosophy. He is interested in the history of philosophy and hopes to pursue a career in academia. His Senior Honors Thesis this year explores medieval influences in the thought of Descartes. Elliott serves as Editor-in-Chief for Dianoia, Boston College’s undergraduate philosophy journal, and he is actively involved with the Boisi Center for Religion and Public Life and the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning. A convert to Roman Catholicism, he enjoys hiking and critiquing films in his spare time

Duy Thuc (Henry) Nguyen is a junior studying Mathematics & Statistics. He is currently researching problems in machine learning theory, using mathematical tools to characterize the performance of learning and inference algorithms. He also works on creating benchmark datasets to evaluate LLMs. His philosophical interests include predestination theology and solutions to the problem of modal collapse. Outside of school, Henry enjoys biking and volunteering.

Charlie DeMatteo, originally from Wellesley, MA, is a senior in Eliot House studying Mathematics,. He is an active member of the undergraduate Catholic community, where he serves as Finance Chair of the Undergraduate Student Board. He looks forward to continuing the Forum’s weekly Catholic Social Teaching reading group this year as co-leader.

Kevin Hopkins is a senior studying History and English. His particular interest is the history of  mid-20th century America. His dream for the future is to write a large, encompassing biography of an American figure. In addition to his academic interests, he is actively involved at the Catholic Center at Boston University. Kevin devotes his free time to reading, conversing with friends, and taking long walks. 

Leo Koerner is a senior studying History, with a particular interest in political administration and the role of the Church in Europe. A native of Cambridge, MA, Leo is active in the undergraduate Catholic community, as well as in campus-based political organizations. He looks forward to continuing the Forum’s weekly Catholic Social Teaching reading group this year as co-leader.

Richard Rodgers is a sophomore concentrating in History and Medieval Studies. His primary interests are political philosophy, theology, and the Catholic intellectual tradition. He is the editor-in-chief of The Harvard Salient, a fellow at the Abigail Adams Institute, and a member of the John Adams Society. Originally from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he enjoys fly fishing, wing shooting, reading and creative writing. He served in the United States Navy as a journalist before coming to Harvard.