The External Engagement Committee serves as a strategic forum to review, assess and advance issues related to Duke University’s external relations. These include the university’s practices and policies with regard to marketing and brand management, and engagement with alumni, donors, federal, state, and local governments, the community, partners (corporations, foundations, NGOs, etc.), policymakers, media, and the public at large.
External Engagement Committee Membership, 2024-2025
Jeff Ubben, Chair
Melissa Bernstein
Eddy Cue
Andy Dillon (Observer)
Rhett Mabry (Observer)
Terry Oas (Faculty)
Jack Sabo (Undergraduate Student)
Sabrina Slagowitz (Graduate/Professional Student)
Laurene Sperling
David Taylor
Edgar Virgüez
Norbert Wilson (Faculty)
Jim Zelter
Dave Kennedy, Vice President of Alumni Engagement and Development, ex officio
Chris Simmons, Vice President for Government Relations, ex officio
Frank Tramble, Vice President for Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, ex officio
Stelfanie Williams, Vice President for Durham Affairs, ex officio