Dear Sanford Alumni and Friends,

Sanford is on track and healthy! As we start year five of our priorities, together we have made substantial progress toward our goals. We are a learning community; we have and will adapt to optimize our impact.

Read the Dean's Message.

Regards,

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

Sanford Career Services Alumni-Student Networking Reception
Feb. 27, 6:00-7:30PM EST - On campus, Duke Sanford Fleishman Commons

Hosted by Duke Sanford Career Services and Development & Alumni Relations.
Join us for a mixer bringing Alumni working in public policy with current students.

Click here to RSVP.

Duke Women's Weekend 
Mar. 2-4, - Duke and Sanford School (and virtually)

Registration for Duke Women's Weekend is now open. Join your fellow Duke and Duke Sanford alumni, faculty members, administrative leaders, and students for an exciting weekend filled with opportunities to create conversation, foster connections, and share experiences with one another.

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Women In Policy Panel and Reception
Mar. 2, 4:00-5:30PM EST - Rhodes Conference Room, Sanford School of Public Policy | 201 Science Drive

Please join fellow alumnae and current Sanford School of Public Policy students for a discussion about women in policy. Egan Visiting Professor Margaret Sullivan will moderate a panel for a frank discussion of the issues and obstacles facing women in policy. A reception will follow. Presented by the Sanford School of Public Policy.

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Co-hosted with Duke Alumni Forever Learning Institute - Climate Changemakers Series

Impacts of Climate Change

Mar. 28, 12:00-1:00PM EST Virtual

Join Duke experts including Sanford Associate Professor Sarah Bermeo as they discuss solutions to address the challenge of the moment. Duke is researching ways to build resilience in the natural and human environments with equitable mitigation and adaptation in climate change efforts.

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The Economy of Climate Change 

Apr. 18, 7:00-8:00PM EST Virtual 

Join Duke experts including Sanford Lecturer Sara Sutherland as they discuss the impacts of climate change on our economic structure. Join our panel in discussing potential solutions. 

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MPP Class of 1993, 30 year Reunion
Apr. date to be confirmed - Washington DC

MPP Class of 93 join us in Washington DC for your 30 year reunion. For more information, contact Shaun Barry (MPP’93) at shbarry@optonline.net

Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Duke in DC program
Mar. 9-10, -Duke in DC campus and virtual
Alumni of the program will be invited to participate in a mini-conference. Details to come.

Thank you to our amazing alumni volunteers who served on panels in January. Your participation brings invaluable knowledge and experience to the table for students, and we greatly appreciate your efforts.

Daniel Adams MPP'21 - Jacquie Ayala MPP’21 - Elizabeth Baldwin MIDP’18 - Nora Bateman MPP’14 - Matthew Borden Nuñez MIDP’16 - Jose Carlos de Pierola MIDP’16 - Paola Carvajal MIDP’08 - Jane Chiulli MPP’15 - Abigail Cohen MPP’15 - Indira Dammu MPP’14 - Paelina DeStephano MPP’20 - Drilona Emrullahu MIDP ’18  - Rebecca Feinglos T'11 - Silvia Fontana MIDP’14 - Phillip Hah MPP’17 - Madelyne Huibregtse MPP'19 - Sheldon Johnson MPP’15 - Pila Khan MIDP’21 - Rachel Leven MPP’13 -Ray Li PPS'15 - Tiffany Lieu T'08 - Gabrielle Lucero MPP’17 - Moses Manning MPP'22 - Peter Mills MPP’17 - Liam Miranda MPP’21 - Rashida Nek MPP'19 - Afsana Oreen MPP’20 - Laurel Pegorsch MIDP’18 - Nicole Santerio MPP'20 - Niaz Shinwari MIDP'13 - Naranggi Soko MIDP’21 - Tyler Stoff MPP’19 - Waewnet Sukkasem MIDP’14 - Sachi Takahashi-Rial MPP’15 - Celine Villongco MPP’16 - Cart Weiland PP'08

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.

To learn more about how you can volunteer click here. 

Alumni Profile:

Melissa Lan PPS'01

“We (the State Department) believe in government service. We believe in the values that America stands for. I don’t mean to be at these historical points, but I’ve always been globally focused.” 

 Learn about Melissa and her career.

Duke Executive Education – Cybersecurity Leadership Program  
Mar. 14-16 - Costa Rica, In Person

A combined effort of the Pratt School of Engineering, Sanford School of Public Policy, Department of Computer Science, Duke Law School, and the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica brings together private sector leaders from various sectors and government officials for an intensive three-day program. 

There is an $1000 discount for Alumni, bringing the price of the program down to $1000 for the 3-day event. Please email spencer.reeves@duke.edu for more information on that.

Click here to RSVP. 

Read the most recent alumni notes here.
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