Department of Information Technology
Our mission is to empower the Harvard Chan community—faculty, staff, students, and researchers—by leveraging cutting-edge information technology to drive excellence and innovation.
Kresge, Room 108
About us
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Department of Information Technology (IT) provides comprehensive IT services, expert guidance, and innovative solutions to support our faculty, students, staff, and researchers. Our mission aligns with the key pillars of the Harvard Chan School: to discover, teach, and cultivate the next generation of public health leaders.
Led by our CIO, Deane Eastwood, our department is structured into two main areas, each managed by a director:
- Infrastructure services: Focuses on secure, robust, and reliable IT infrastructure including research computing, data storage, networking, and data security and privacy.
- Technology services: Handles IT helpdesk operations, learning spaces, conference rooms, videography, and web services, to ensure seamless technological support, to enhance the educational experience, and to support the school’s robust online presence.
Leadership
Deane Eastwood is chief information officer at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health where he provides strategic direction for the IT Department. He has worked in information technology for more than 20 years in a variety of roles.
Matt Ronn is the Director of Infrastructure Services at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His work focuses on providing reliable, scalable, and secure computing platforms for students, faculty, and staff.
Alex Garcia-Rangel brings 25-plus years of Harvard IT experience to his role as Associate Director of Technology Services. Having first arrived in 1998 at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health via a staffing agency, he found a home and never left.