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.
Lauren Denton (she/her)
Associate Director
Contact her for information about Cultural Engagement Fund, CMA educational programming, and student organization support.
Alex Espaillat (she/her/ella)
Assistant Director
Contact her for information about the Latinx/é communities and resources at Duke University.
Maij Vu Mai (they/he)
Assistant Director
Contact them for information about the Asian/American & Pacific Islander communities and resources at Duke University.
Harley Locklear (he/him)
Assistant Director
Contact him for information about the Native American/Indigenous & Undocumented communities and resources at Duke University.
Student Staff
Position:Cultural and Identity Graduate Assistant Programmer
Class Year: 2024
Area of Study: Master of Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy
Hometown:Bogota, Colombia
Fun Fact:My favorite part about working in the CMA is helping provide spaces to listen to students' stories! I enjoy learning from other people's experiences and letting those stories transform my viewpoints.
Why do you like working for the CMA/your role?: "I like working in the CMA because everyone is very friendly and available to help. My role specifically allows me to teach and help other students in areas that I once struggled in as well, so seeing my students do well feels very rewarding to me."
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.