Our Team

2024 DHDAA Team Photo

Our Team


A Message from Our Vice President

Stacy Waters
Stacy L. Waters MBA
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

  • Lori Apicella

    Lori Apicella

    Senior Director, Engagement and Partnerships

  • J. Steven Barnes

    J. Steven Barnes

    Sr. Associate Vice President, Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs

  • Tia Barnes

    Tia Barnes

    Director of Gift Planning

  • Greg Bolwell

    Greg Bolwell

    Assistant Director for Constituency and Pipeline Development

  • Brooke Church

    Brooke Church

    Senior Associate Director

  • Michelle Cohen

    Michelle Cohen

    Executive Director of Development

  • Laurel Combs

    Laurel Combs

    Director of Development

  • Catherine Cross

    Catherine Cross

    Director of Development

  • Stacy Davis

    Stacy Davis

    Assistant Vice President, School of Medicine Development & Alumni Affairs

  • Jimmy Dodd

    Jimmy Dodd

    Director of Finance

  • Kiara Dowdy

    Kiara Dowdy

    Director, Talent Management

  • Emily Espenshade

    Emily Espenshade

    Director of Development Neuroscience and Behaviorial Health