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People

While our faculty and staff members represent a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and areas of interest, they’re all dedicated to a common goal—supporting the Duke community in changing the world through entrepreneurial action.

Our Team

Duke I&E’s staff serves to educate, support, and connect Duke’s innovation system, as well as forging connections with Duke’s partners and the Durham community.

Staff

Jamie Jones

Director

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Jon Fjeld, Ph.D.

Professor of the Practice

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Kathie Amato

Senior Lecturing Fellow

kmamato@duke.edu

919-257-0239

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Lee D. Baker

Director of Undergraduate Studies

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Katherine Black

Program Manager, Experiential Programs & Social Innovation

katherine.black@duke.edu

919-681-9162

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Brad W. Brinegar

Executive in Residence

brad.brinegar@duke.edu

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Aria Chernik

Associate Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research Institute

aria.chernik@duke.edu

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Josh Cohen

Director of MBA Entrepreneurship Programs and Startup Recruiting

josh.cohen@duke.edu

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Taylor Conger

Managing Director

taylor.conger@duke.edu

919-681-9166

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Kimbra Essex

Staff Assistant

kimbra.essex@duke.edu

919.438.2150

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Erin Gasch

Senior Director, External Relations

erin.gasch@duke.edu

919-660-1671

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Abby Grubbs

Senior Program Coordinator, Education

abigail.grubbs@duke.edu

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Kevin Hoch

Director of I&E Educational Programs

kevin.hoch@duke.edu

919-681-1161

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Anna Jacobs

Program Manager, Education

anna.jacobs@duke.edu

919-681-7622

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Amy Linnane

Managing Director

Experiential Programs

amy.linnane@duke.edu

919-613-6316

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