
Our Team
A Message from Our Vice President
Vice President, Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs
"Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs is a team of dedicated and talented gift officers and development professionals that serve to connect your philanthropic aspirations and engagement goals with areas of greatest interest and impact. We bring diverse skills and experiences to the table, working across Duke Health and Duke University to identify priorities that address the most critical challenges in medical education, cutting-edge research, patient-centered care, and community support.
Just like James B. Duke, who made a bequest in 1925 to establish the Duke School of Medicine, Duke School of Nursing, and Duke Hospital, we are driven by a shared belief in the power of philanthropy to create positive change and improve lives.
Today, our dedicated team carries forward the work of engaging generous people and organizations to support our mission – and in making a real difference in the world.
We invite you to join us today to discover the multiple ways you can support Duke Health."
Meet the Teams
Individual Units
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Chasity Mims
Assistant Director of Development
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Kyle Nunn
Assistant Director, Strategic Events
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Cynthia Smith Ornelas
Staff Assistant, Neuroscience & Behavioral Health
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Jeanne Oury
Executive Director of Development, Reunion Giving Duke Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine MEDx Regeneration Next
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Shane Painter
Director of Development
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Donna Parkinson
Senior Research Analyst, Foundations Relations & Strategic Partnerships
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Liz Perla
Staff Assistant, Volunteer & Constituency Engagement Clinical Services
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Troy Pinkins
Senior Director, Alumni & Development Programs
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Rachel Rawlings
Development Associate, Neurosciences & Behaviorial Health
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Jillian Ream
Senior Executive Director of Development, Medicine, Surgery, & Clinical Care
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Vicki Rennecker-Nakayoshi
Director, Annual Giving & Bessie Baker Society
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Kelly Revill
Engagement Coordinator