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Elisa New

Harvard literature professor and wife of Larry Summers. Epstein donated $110K to her nonprofit and brokered a Woody Allen interview for her PBS show.

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Also known as: Lisa New

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Elisa New appears in 757 case documents, and 10 email records in the Epstein files.

Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University and founder of Poetry in America, a PBS television series. Wife of Larry Summers, former Harvard president and U.S. Treasury Secretary.

Epstein donated $110,000 to her nonprofit Verse Video Education in 2016 and planned a $500,000 gift. Epstein brokered a Woody Allen interview for her show in 2013; she concealed his role, referring to him as "our Woody diplomat." PBS cut ties with the show in December 2025, and Arizona State University terminated her position in 2025. She appears in 655 OCR documents and exchanged emails with Epstein from her Harvard address ([email protected]) about proposals, invitations, and her "Poetry of Art" project. In the files she is typically referred to as "Lisa New."

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Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature, Harvard University | Founder, Poetry in America (PBS)
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Elisa New is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Document Mentions

Email Mentions (10)

Leah Reis-DennisJan 1, 2019

following up: WA poetry release

Dear Jeffrey, My name is Leah Reis-Dennis, and I'll be heading operations for Lisa's new non-profit, Verse Video Education. She's asked me to be in t

Lisa NewJan 1, 2019

Re: Thank You from Lisa and Poetry in America

Dear Jeffrey (and please see note at bottom), This end-of-the-year letter is to catch you up on developments and to report progress made in 2016

Leah Reis-DennisJan 1, 2019

following up: WA poetry release

Dear Jeffrey, My name is Leah Reis-Dennis, and I'll be heading operations for Lisa's new non-profit, Verse Video Education. She's asked me to be in

Yablon, AlexJan 1, 2019

fact checking questions for New York Magazine story

Hi Jeffrey, Sorry for the phone tag. In case it's easier to respond by email, I have put my questions below. I'm at my desk and should be here until

Lisa NewDec 18, 2016

Re: Thank You from Lisa and Poetry in America

Dear Jeffrey (and please see note at bottom), This end-of-the-year letter is to catch you up on developments and to report progress made in 2016 by P

Leah Reis-DennisDec 8, 2015

following up: WA poetry release

Dear Jeffrey,My name is Leah Reis-Dennis, and I'll be heading operations for Lisa's new non-profit, Verse Video Education.She's asked me to be in touc

Leah Reis-Dennis <1Dec 8, 2015

Re: following up: WA poetry release

Dear Jeffrey,My name is Leah Reis-Dennis, and I'll be heading operations for Lisa's new non-profit, Verse Video Education. She's asked me to be in tou

Leah Reis-DennisDec 8, 2015

following up: WA poetry release

Dear Jeffrey, My name is Leah Reis-Dennis, and I'll be heading operations for Lisa's new non-profit, Verse Video Education. She's asked me to be in t

Leah Reis-DennisDec 8, 2015

following up: WA poetry release

Dear Jeffrey, My name is Leah Reis-Dennis, and I'll be heading operations for Lisa's new non-profit, Verse Video Education. She's asked me to be in t

Leah Reis-DennisDec 8, 2015

following up: WA poetry release

Dear Jeffrey, My name is Leah Reis-Dennis, and I'll be heading operations for Lisa's new non-profit, Verse Video Education. She's asked me to be in t

About Elisa New

Who is Elisa New?

Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature at Harvard University and founder of Poetry in America, a PBS television series. Wife of Larry Summers, former Harvard president and U.S. Treasury Secretary. Epstein donated $110,000 to her nonprofit Verse Video Education in 2016 and planned a $500,000 gift. Epstein brokered a Woody Allen interview for her show in 2013; she concealed his role, referring to him as "our Woody diplomat." PBS cut ties with the show in December 2025, and Arizona State University terminated her position in 2025. She appears in 655 OCR documents and exchanged emails with Epstein from her Harvard address ([email protected]) about proposals, invitations, and her "Poetry of Art" project. In the files she is typically referred to as "Lisa New."

What is Elisa New's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Elisa New appears in 757 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 10 emails from the Epstein investigation files.

Is Elisa New in the Epstein files?

Yes. Elisa New is referenced in 757 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.

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