Meet the staff and students we depend on.
These are the individuals who contribute their time, talents, and leadership to make sure that the Center for Multicultural Affairs provides the resources and services that contribute to the flourishing and communal thriving of Duke students.
CMA Staff
Interested in connecting? Email us! Want to contact the collective team? See our office info at the bottom of this page.
Linda Capers (she/her)
Director
Contact her for information about Center history, Cultural Engagement Fund, and her interests.
Vacant
Associate Director
Coming Soon
Alex Espaillat (she/her/ella)
Assistant Director
Contact her for information about the Latinx/é communities and resources at Duke University.
Coming Soon
Assistant Director
Coming Soon
Harley Locklear (he/him)
Assistant Director
Contact him for information about the Native American/Indigenous & Undocumented communities and resources at Duke University.
Shavonne Ross (she/her)
Staff Specialist
Contact her for general inquiries about our Center staff and resources.
Student Staff
Position: Graduate Assistant (supporting Native & Indigenous & Undocumented Communities)
Class Year: 2027
Area of Study: Classical Studies: I am an ancient historian with a focus on marginalized identities in antiquity, especially interested in ethnic identity, gender, and disability status
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Fun Fact:I love to sing and play piano!
Why do you like working for the CMA/your role?:I love being able to support students and build strong connections with fellow students of color. As a multi-cultural person myself (Native American (Creek), African American, and White) being able to support and be supported by others in these communities is such a beautiful and helpful thing to me! And everyone at the CMA is so nice! Super grateful for this position!
Contact Us
Connecting with the CMA
Center for Multicultural Affairs, located in the Bryan Student Center:
- CMA Staff – Suite 101
- CMA La Casa – 037
- CMA AAPI BASE – 037A
Office Phone: 919-684-6756
Fax: 919-681-7873
For more information, contact the CMA at dcma@duke.edu.