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Kessey, Phillip

2007, Australia

Become President of Rail Tram and Bus Union. Decided to move on and educate delegates. Since then have held several positions in different unions but still train delegates.

Shortly after attending HTUP I graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a BA in Labor Studies and entered into and completed a Masters in Healthcare Management. I was elected as the Massachusetts Nurses Association in 2009 and served 5 terms until my retirement in 2020.

Kahn, Martin

2002, California

After attending the HTUP in 2002, I continued to work on behalf of California teachers as a bargaining specialist with the CTA. I helped bargain contracts in CTA locals all over northern California. I retired in 2006, but continued part-time work under an emeritus contract with CTA until 2010. Fully retired since then.

Ishihara, Hiroshi

2011, Japan

After joining HTUP, he was a union executive for two years. After the term of union executive, I worked in the company’s education department, and now works in HR.

Hryce, Michel

2002, Australia, Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance

Since Graduating I continued to work at my Union for 2 years then resigned and took up a Senior Executive Position in a newly government established Corporation for Transport in Sydney, New South Wales.

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Henderson, Timothy

2019, AFSCME, Minnesota

What impact has the HTUP had on your life/career? Made me a more well rounded person and a thinker. Expanded my appreciation for other ideologies and opinions

Hartman, Frank

1973, Canada, LIUNA

Shortly after my completion on the Harvard Trade Union Program, I was appointed as an International Representive on April 1, 1974 for LIUNA. I retired upon completion of 25 years. Upon my retirement from LIUNA,I commenced employment in the Finance Dept for the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board. I retired from WCB after 15 years service.

Golden, Norm

2010, IAFF, United States, Washington

The International Association of Fire Fighters union has continued to provide the best leadership training and support to me. I have promoted in the fire department, and now am in a role that is exempt for union affiliation (Deputy Chief). I have a close relationship with the union leadership and our organization has made great strides by working collaboratively. Safety is enhanced, efficiencies are found, and there is a strong sense of pride in working together.

Gersper (formerly Stewart), Kathleen

2017, Ohio, United States

My name is Kathleen Gersper (formerly Stewart) and I am a graduate of the class of 2017. I followed my president, Chris Mabe, who attended the Harvard Trade Program class of 2016.

Francis, Shaun

2011, New York, United States

Since HTUP, I left OPEIU and took a new position with the NYS Public Employees Federation. After 12 years as a baseball umpire then 10 years as an International Representative for OPEIU I was tired of extensive travel. With PEF I am able to eliminate travel while still representing members. The transition to the public sector was a challenge but worth it.