“Harvard University has a moral imperative to stop financing the destruction of human civilization’s future. Young voices are calling for change, and Harvard should listen. Please join me in voting for all of the Harvard Forward Five."

“In these trying times, we need fossil fuel divestment and climate justice more than ever! Please join me in supporting the Harvard Forward candidates for the Board of Overseers. They will get the job done.”

"Thank you, Harvard Forward, for carrying the baton! Together, we will get divestment to the finish line."

"If Harvard wants to continue being a global leader, then they must follow the lead of Harvard Forward. There's only one answer here: Climate change is real and we must act now. Let's enable these young leaders to get us there."

"I can’t think of a better way to give back to Harvard than committing to help guide it to its place among top institutions divesting and showing leadership on climate change. Next best is supporting these talented candidates of Harvard Forward to do just that."

"Harvard taught me to always strive for the best, for myself, for my work, for society. The Board needs to act accordingly, no excuses. Sustainable investing means economic growth. It must act NOW."

"The science could not be more clear – we need to transition off fossil fuels immediately, and institutions like Harvard have absolutely no excuse not to divest."

“If Harvard Forward is able to carry the day, they’ll do Harvard a great favor.”

"It's time to hold Harvard accountable to climate justice with the voices, stories, and insight of youth. Harvard Forward will bring young alums' voices into the halls of power."

"Divestment sends a clear message: the world needs to move away from fossil fuels now, not in some distant future. As a global institution, Harvard can be a model for that future. Please vote for the Harvard Forward Five."

"Divestment is an opportunity to put our university's values to work."

"Climate justice isn't a task for the next generation - it's a task for ours. Join me in supporting Harvard Forward. A vote for them is a vote for our youth and our future."

“If your mission is to build a better future, then tell me how you explain to young people like Harvard Forward why you are not divesting from fossil fuels.”

"What could be more perfect - individuals who are at once super qualified and determined to help Harvard lead into the changes our planet needs us to make - right now."

“Harvard has a tremendous opportunity to chart a new course in the effort to advance climate action and achieve climate justice. Let’s empower a new and diverse set of voices in our alumni community and move Harvard Forward.”

"The third generation in my family to experience Harvard alumni lead in creating a better world, I support Harvard Forward as a new profound agent for urgently needed change. I am confident Harvard’s world wide alumni will again rise to the newest epic occasion. Join and Vote HF!"

"Let's put Harvard on the right side of history: please join me in voting for the Harvard Forward five candidates to the Board of Overseers."

"When the people in power don’t listen, put people who listen in power. Harvard students, faculty, and staff have been calling for climate justice for far too long and we could not be more excited to see Harvard Forward pushing the University to be a global leader on this issue.”