Alumni Connections
Wherever you are on your journey, the Forever Duke community of 195,000+ alumni are here to help! Whether you have 5 minutes, 15 or more, here are three easy ways to start connecting.
5 minutes
Fill out a short form with a request for advice or connection using Ask A Blue Devil. You can hear back from AI selected alums by email as soon as the next day!15 minutes
Search Duke's private alumni directory by industry, location, identity, or company, and reach out to specific people for opportunities and discovery. Use the directory combined with LinkedIn to find the best contacts!1 hour
Join small-group alumni-student dinners, coffee chats, and more with Duke alumni through Karsh Conversations. Get on the list to be invited to the next event!Body
Dear Blue Devil: Advice to Current Students
A Blue Devil’s path isn’t always a straight line. In honor of the Duke University Centennial (1924-2024), we've asked 100 alumni to share advice with today’s students. Want more inspiration? Discover all alumni by logging into the directory.
Dear Blue Devil
I’m Ellen Meade ‘79
I Studied: Economics
My Current Job: Research Professor at Duke University, Department of Economics
My Proudest Moment: Over the decades, working with 5 chairs to the Federal Reserve Board and becoming a special advisor to Chair Jerome H. Powell’s board.
A Duke Memory:I got a great seat to the Carolina game after tenting for only one night!
Dear Blue Devil
I’m Justine Tiu & Xinli Zhang B.S.E. '11
I Studied: Justine: Electrical Engineering; Xinli: Biomedical Engineering
My Current Job: Chief Woobler at The Woobles. We teach people how to crochet to share the joy and confidence of learning something new.
My First Job: Justine: Ad Quality Ops at Google; Xinli: Analyst at JP Morgan
My Word of Advice: Take the time to figure out what you value and what you're passionate about. Treasure the moment, and worry about the future another time!
Dear Blue Devil
I'm Johnny Antonio Hill '85
I Studied: Computer Science
My Current Job: Vice President Software Development/Quality Engineering at Oracle Corporation
My Proudest Moment: Paying it forward by endowing the Hill-McGlockton Duke Athletic Scholarship to support future student-athletes.
A Duke Takeaway: My Duke experience reinforced pride in my roots, highlighting their powerful influence on every aspect of my life.
Dear Blue Devil
I'm Ola Hosni M.I.D.P.'21
I Studied: Master of International Development Policy (MIDP)
My Current Job: Social Protection Analyst at the World Bank
My Proudest Moment: Doing an international roundtable on inclusive higher education in Egypt and getting accepted for my master's scholarship.
My Word of Advice: Explore available resources from other schools/programs, not just your own.
Dear Blue Devil
I'm Silvia Vieira '15
I Studied: Environmental Sciences
My Current Job: Co-Founder & CEO at Coexist. I lead go-to-market strategy, enabling couples to better coordinate and manage home life together.
My Proudest Moment: Coexist being one of the select few (less than 1%) accepted into the Techstars accelerator.
A Word of Advice: Coexist being one of the select few (less than 1%) accepted into the Techstars accelerator.