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Matthew Burke

Matthew Burke

House Administrator

Hi Adams!  As your House Administrator, I will be working to manage house finances, room lottery and placements, and any other house-related (non-academic) tasks that arise.  Before joining the Adams House team, I worked as a Resident Director at Boston College, where I also completed my master's degree in higher education administration.... Read more about Matthew Burke

26 Plympton Street, C-17
matthewburke@fas.harvard.edu
p: (617) 495-2259
Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm
Teresa Grimes

Teresa Grimes

Assistant Manager

Hello Adams House!  I’m Teresa Grimes, I grew up in Boston, MA and now I reside in Nashua, NH.  I’ve been in the food service industry for over 10 years. Prior to coming to Harvard University in August 2017, I was a chef manager with Sodexo.  I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. After earning my Bachelor’s degree I switched gears and headed into the food service industry.  This career change has been very rewarding. I’ve always been driven to be involved in food at many levels.... Read more about Teresa Grimes

teresa_grimes@harvard.edu
Amber Kuzmick

Amber Kuzmick

Academic Coordinator

Hi Adams House!  As the Academic Coordinator, I help you handle some of the administrative aspects of your academic life.  I remind you of important dates and deadlines, put together your petitions to the Ad Board, process your pass/fail forms, help you make appointments with Chip, maintain your files (including letters of recommendation), and help you reserve rooms in Adams House.... Read more about Amber Kuzmick

26 Plympton Street, C-18
adams_coordinator@fas.harvard.edu
p: (617) 495-2260
Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm
Edison

Edison Orrego Vergara

Dining Hall Manager

 

My Name is Edison Orrego, I was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia.  I graduated from Brighton High school in 2009 and I have been in the Hospitality and Dining Services industry for about 10+ years.  Beginning my hospitality and management carrier back in 2007, I was hired by Restaurant Associates at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston—the place where I decided to build my career as a Restaurant Manager.... Read more about Edison Orrego Vergara

ed_orrego@harvard.edu
Jorge Teixeira

Jorge Teixeira

Adams House Building Manager

Hi, Adams!  I’m Jorge, and I am your Building Manager.  I am from Cape Verde, and now live in Stoughton with my wife, two of my children, and my dog.  My oldest son just welcomed my beautiful granddaughter, Liliana, into the world, so that is how I spend my weekends.... Read more about Jorge Teixeira

jteixeir@fas.harvard.edu