The Harriet E. Richards Alumnae Association (HERAA) is dedicated to ensuring the continued existence of the Harriet E. Richards Cooperative House by advancing and protecting the shared issues and interests of HER alumnae and current residents.
Alumnae at annual Tea 2010
Each April at the annual Alumnae Tea and Meeting, senior House members are inducted into HERAA. To date, we have nearly 500 alumnae among us! Some of us live locally and some internationally, all with wonderful anecdotes to share about the time we lived in the House, the lifelong friendships we developed there and the effect the cooperative spirit has had on our lives today.
A volunteer Board of Overseers, consisting of alumnae located in the Boston area, meets monthly. The officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Database Secretary and Corresponding Secretary) are elected for year-long terms at the annual Alumnae Tea in April. The Board’s role is to liaise with Boston University officials, co-sponsor social events, publish an annual newsletter and maintain historical records. By raising money from alumnae, the Board also purchases and maintains furnishings and equipment for the House and sponsors resident awards and grants.
Alumnae have been active in House affairs since the beginning. HERAA provides current House members with a long-term perspective and assist in keeping intact the fundamental intent and spirit of the HER House.
If you are an alumna and would like to get involved, e-mail heralums.191@gmail.com for more information! All alumnae are welcome to attend monthly HERAA Board meetings and encourage to attend social events and annual meetings.
HERAA Board of Overseers 2011-2012
| President | Past President | Vice President |
| Hillary Johnson, Class of 2001 | Marjorie Kettell, Class of 1947 | Clara Herrero, Class of 2006 |
| Treasurer | Database Secretary | Corresponding Secretary |
| Melissa Carr Adeyanju, Class of 2008 | Mary Pike, Class of 2007 | open position |