We are Duke Student Involvement & Leadership
Leadership development and student organization support are the cornerstones of the Student Involvement & Leadership team. Visit this group to learn more about programs and services including student organization support, leadership development, DukeGroups, and more.
The staff of the Student Involvement & Leadership team serves in an advisory capacity to Duke University Union, Duke Student Government, fraternities & sororities, and a variety of other groups.
Contact Us
Trying to find us? Our team works on a hybrid schedule so email is likely the best way to contact us. There is always someone around, so feel to drop by!
Office:
101 Bryan Center (top floor near the main staircase)
Or reach out via email or phone:
Email: leadership@duke.edu
Phone: 919-684-4741
Mission
Student Involvement & Leadership helps students co-create Duke experiencesthat enhance their sense of belonging through meaningful programming, advising, and training.
Values
Driven by our students, our team, and our greater community, Student Involvement & Leadership values compassion, trustworthiness, inclusion, knowledge, and fun.
Adapted from the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (1994) and the Culturally Relevant Leadership Framework (2016)
- Self-Knowledge
- Curiosity
- Collaboration-
- Innovation
- Community Responsibility
Our Team
We're here to help!
Emilie Dye (she/her)
Interim Director of Student Involvement & Leadership
Contact her for information on becoming a mentor in the PPGWLI, student organization conduct, Project Lead, and overall office questions.
Anna Lehnen (she/her)
Associate Director of Student Involvement & Leadership
Contact her for information about the PPGWLI cohort experience, Duke IFC, advisor support, and office assessment.
Lamar Walker (he/him)
Associate Director of Student Involvement & Leadership
Contact him for information about DukeGroups, First Big Week, and student org support & policy.
Michael Croal (he/him)
Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Leadership
Contact him for information about Duke University Union and DUU signature events.
Kaitlyn Schmitt (she/her)
Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Leadership
Contact her for information about first-year and alumnae programs for PPGWLI, MGC, and general leadership programs.
Juwan Jacobs (he/him)
Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Leadership
Contact Juwan for information about Duke Student Government, NPHC, and the In the Spotlight awards program.