Smitha S Hari

Smitha S Hari is an accomplished leader in the hospitality and food service sectors, currently serving as the Co-Chairwoman and Managing Director of the Harvard Food Systems Initiative at Harvard University since April 2021. With extensive experience, Smitha has been the Assistant Vice President at Princeton University since June 2014, where responsibilities include co-chairing the Food and Agriculture Initiative and implementing transformative dining strategies. Prior experience encompasses roles such as District Manager and Director of Operations at Aramark, where innovative restaurant divisions were created, and ownership of Aha Bite Corporation, recognized for healthy prepared foods. Smitha's educational background includes a Master's degree from the University of Southern California and various programs at prestigious institutions including Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School.