Dear Sanford Alumni and Friends,  

Our faculty, staff, students and graduates value empathy, impact and service to others. This is at the heart of policy and our Sanford mission. We listen, we act, we analyze – keeping people at the center of our work.

In 2024, Duke celebrates the 100th anniversary – and the next 100 years. Sanford will celebrate our part in Duke’s past, present and future. We will honor voices from our history, including the creation of the nation’s first interdisciplinary public policy program.

We will celebrate the people who are shaping our school in this moment. And we will seek to connect with and recruit next-generation changemakers to join us.

Moving ahead, our resolve is stronger than ever to deliver on our mission in a time where policy is needed more than ever. We will only succeed by keeping people front and center in policy decisions. Join us in 2024 to learn more about the Sanford community and initiatives to shape the future of policy. Your voice matters to us, and we thank you for your support in 2023. Happy holiday season.

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Judith Kelley
Dean and ITT/Terry Sanford Professor of Public Policy and Political Science

Sanford Alumni Living in South America - Join Professor Jay Pearson for Lunch

Dec. 10, 12:30 PM CLST - LA DICHA - Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Sanford Professor Jay Pearson will be in South America to conduct some site visits to advance his research.  He was gracious enough to let us know that he would be in Santiago for a few days in December and welcomed the opportunity to connect with alumni while he is there.  

If you are available to share a meal with Professor Pearson and other Sanford alumni, please RSVP to maggie.stroud@duke.edu today!

The Sanford Development and Alumni Relations team is celebrating Terry Sanford’s outrageous ambitions and quintessential Duke ideas like service learning. To celebrate 100 years of Duke, join us for 100 hours of service. Be on the lookout for more details in early 2024 to learn how you can join this initiative and serve alongside fellow Sanford alumni.

Tuesday, February 13 in DC: Are you a recent Duke Public Policy graduate? Do you miss Duke and your Duke friends? Do you wish you had more social and professional connections DC? We invite you to meet and mingle with other recent grads, along with Duke Public Policy alumni in DC who are serving as regional leaders and/or engaging as Duke volunteers. Be on the lookout for more details and registration in the coming weeks.

Meirzhan Myrzaliyev MIDP'16 - public servant for the Republic of Kazakhstan

Myrzaliyev's career exemplifies a commitment to regional and national development, with a promising future in shaping Kazakhstan's governance and economic landscape. He has taken the skills and knowledge learned at Sanford to build up his home country while building his own family as well. Thousands of miles away, he still carries the Sanford community with him. 

We asked Myrzaliyev to share some thoughts on his time at Sanford and his career journey since graduation. 

Click here to read more about Meirzhan's journey as an alum.

Each month, we want to share updates from our alumni.

Do you have a new job? Receive a promotion or an award?

Celebrating a wedding, birth, or other milestone?

Duke Public Policy Alum is Mentoring Next Generation of HBCU Talent

Brett Chambers PPS'79 is passionate about his work at North Carolina Central University where he works with young people to "guide, mentor, coach, motivate, and develop students in a mediated world."

He says his undergraduate degree in public policy set him on his path to success.

One of his former students, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, founded Goodr; an innovative company that is using technology to tackle the issue of food waste and hunger. When Crowe-Houston was invited to Sanford to give the Terry Sanford Distinguished Lecture, he knew he'd be in the audience cheering her on. 

Do you remember PubPol 804 (Public Policy Analysis II) and the 48 Hour Memo?

This year's MPP students will start their 72-Hour Memo in early January and the Sanford Development and Alumni Relations team will be hosting a breakfast for them – this is where you come in! We would like to share alumni well-wishes and encouragement with them. 

To share your wishes or an unforgettable moment from your memo experience at Duke Sanford, please click the link below. We will select two alumni who participate to receive a Sanford swag bag. 

2024 Duke Alumni Award Nominations Are Now Open! 

Each year, Duke honors a handful of individuals who embody the spirit of Forever Duke and advance the Duke ideal of knowledge in service to society. These awards give the opportunity to showcase a few of the extraordinary members of the Duke family and say thanks for their effort and dedication to Duke. Many Duke Alumni awards are presented during Homecoming weekend each year.

Do you know a Sanford Blue Devil changing the world? Nominate a fellow alum today!

A Note from Duke University’s Office of Climate and Sustainability

They are seeking feedback from Duke alumni on future professional and lifelong learning opportunities in the areas of climate change, sustainability, and environment. If you are interested in continuing your education in these areas, whether through a degree or non-degree program, certificate, or workshop, their team would welcome your input and ideas.

Click here to complete the survey.

Thank you to our amazing alumni volunteers who served in November.

Jessica Isaacs MPP'13 - Bamba Diop MIDP'97 - Himanshi Jain MPP'17 - Drew Cummings MPP'05 - David Edwards MPP'88 - Rene Mendez MPP'89 - Eben Polk MPP'06 - Eliza Salmon MPP'19 - Morgan Smith MPP'95 - Jenni Katzman PPS'02 - Justin Bryant PPS'17 - Amanda Booth MPP'23 - Abe Katz MPP'18 - Jacquie Ayala MPP'21 - Reginald Johnson MPP'91 - Liza Rebold PPS'18 - Amanda Ayers MPP'19 

Your participation brings invaluable knowledge and experience to the table for fellow alumni and current students, and we greatly appreciate your efforts. As a Duke alum, your unique experiences and talents have the power to make a difference in the lives of others. Consider lending your support as a volunteer and strengthen the Duke network while giving back.  

New Sanford Executive Education Course Offering: Community Engagement and Participatory Design for Leaders

This three-week intensive course, presented by the Duke Sanford Hart Leadership Program, explores the theory and practice of community engaged leadership in public service.

Discount for Duke Alumni is available.

To learn more please visit Community Engagement & Participatory Design for Leaders webpage or email sanfordexeced@duke.edu. 

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