Dear Sanford Alumni and Friends,

Where do you get motivation? As dean, I find it everywhere around the world. The stories, skills and passions of our phenomenal 9,500+ alumni reverberate throughout our school and globally. Many alumni are quick to credit their public policy launch to internships, scholarships and other experiences at Sanford.

Read the Dean's Message.

Regards,

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

More than 90% of the Sanford Annual Fund dollars benefit and support student financial aid and internships.

Your gift to the Sanford Annual Fund is an investment in the next generation of leaders, faculty, and policymakers.

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SLAC Alumni Mixer  
Mar. 16, 6:00-7:30PM EST - Washington D.C.

We invite alumni in the D.C. area who work in organizations focused on Latin American or Latinx issues in the U.S. to join current MPP/MIDP graduate students who will be visiting D.C.

Click here to RSVP.

Duke Alumni Forever Learning Institute - Climate Changemakers Series

Impacts of Climate Change  
Mar. 28, 12:00-1:00PM EST Virtual

Join our experts, including Sanford Associate Professor Sarah Bermeo, as they discuss Duke research focused on building climate resilience with a focus on equity and adaptability.

Click here to RSVP. 

The Economy of Climate Change  
Apr. 18, 7:00-8:00PM EST Virtual

Join our experts, including Sanford Lecturer Sara Sutherland as they explore the impacts of climate change on our economic structure and a look at possible solutions. 

Click here to RSVP. 

Jainey Bavishi PPS’03

Listening to Vulnerable Populations is Key to Climate Solutions

“I've been in the climate resilience space for almost 20 years. My goal is to continue preparing communities for the effects of climate change that we can't avoid and, in particular, ensure that data, resources and technical assistance reach the communities most in need.”

Learn about Jainey and her career.

Congratulations to four Duke public policy alumni who were named as Finalists for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Class of 2023. 

Gabriels Antonova MPP’22

Jessic Au MPP’21 

Elizabeth McDowell MPP’22

Abigail Sherman MPP’22 

Click here to read the article. 

Read the most recent alumni notes here.
Do you have a new job, a new baby, a new project? Send us your news! 
If you want to be more involved, check out the ways to take part in the Sanford community.

We are pleased to introduce Sanford’s new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) leadership, and Jay Pearson (Associate Dean of DEI) and Cassandra Boyd (Director of DEI). We look forward to sharing more about their vision and their work with the Sanford community in the coming months. And, we will be creating opportunities to hear from our alumni.  

Click here to read more.

A Student-Alumni Networking Reception was held on Monday, Feb. 27th, hosted by Sanford Career Services, the Embark Program, and Sanford Development and Alumni Relations office. The event brought together current students and alumni working in diverse policy areas to provide them with networking opportunities. Attendees were grouped according to their policy area of interest and engaged in discussions on current policy issues.

Thank you to our amazing alumni volunteers who served on panels in February. 

Your participation brings invaluable knowledge and experience to the table for students, and we greatly appreciate your efforts.

Victoria Prince PPS'18 - Allison Sokol PPS'21 - Zara Porter PPS'21 - Andrew Cummings MPP'05 - Morgan Smith MPP'95 - Eliza Salmon MPP'19 - Jazmin Harper MPP'17 - Matthew Gerken MPP'17 - Dale Royal MPP'88 - Reginald Johnson MPP'91 - Sabrina Davis MPP'20 - Maria Pacheco PPS'17 - Mariana Vedoveto MPP'21 - August Mao MPP'16 - Jasmin Palomares PPS'17

Would you be interested in collaborating with Duke students on actual policy issues? The Duke Sanford Policy Lab offers hands-on experiences for students to work on developing research memos that answer questions from policymakers, non-profit organizations, issue advocates, and community leaders. If you are a policymaker or issues advocate who would like to partner with Policy Lab.

We invite your submission here. 

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. 

It is with a very heavy heart that we share that Corey Gradin, daughter of Elise Goldwasser, our Director of Undergraduate Internships, and her husband Harlan Gradin, passed away on February 24 at the age of 26 following a life-long illness.  Corey was strong, courageous, and a beautiful young woman who lived her life to the fullest.

Elise has been a member of Sanford community for over 20 years and is well-loved and respected. Her passion and care for the undergraduate students are unmatched and she has touched hundreds of lives.   

Please keep Corey's family in your thoughts during this difficult time. For further information, please contact Dr. Nadia Chamberlin.

Sanford School Alumni & Giving 

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