University Scholars Program

Professional School Scholars
Undergraduate Scholars | Graduate Scholars | Alumni

	Gregory Malik Burnett is originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica by way of Atlanta , Georgia. He is currently a third year, dual degree, medical student at the Fuqua School of Business. Malik is currently interested in the intersection of business and medicine in the service of society. On the medical side, he is interested in trauma surgery and disaster medicine, and on the business side, he is interested in health policy, health administration, strategy and operations. Malik served as president of the Duke School of Medicine Class of 2011 from 2007-2008, and currently serves on the Student National Medical Association's National Health Policy and Legislative Action Committee. He attended Duke University for undergrad and majored in Psychology and Philosophy.
	Beth Conlin graduated from Tufts University with degrees in Biology and Political Science. She then spent several years working at the crossroads of science, policy, educational, and community work. This included working in university community service and service learning, environmental programs at the municipal level, grant writing and management, and grassroots non-profit work. Most recently, she worked in interdisciplinary educational programs in energy and environment at MIT, focusing on academic and leadership opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students. She is pleased to have returned to school to focus on a new specialty - the use of science and policy to address the challenges of energy and climate change. She is pursuing dual Masters degrees at the Nicholas School of the Environment and the Sanford School of Public Policy.
	Gregory Michael Davies ( Divinity School ) graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA in 2007 where he double majored in Environmental Studies and Theater. He spent a year acting professionally in Pennsylvania and Delaware before deciding to come to Duke for the Master of Environmental Management program where he took a course in his first semester on “Spirituality and Ecology.” In spring 2008, he was accepted into the Master of Theological Studies program at Duke Divinity. Greg still spends a good deal of his spare time with theater, and is currently preparing to perform in Richard III and Stop Kiss.
	Anna MacDonald Dobbs is a 2006 graduate of UNC-CH with a BA degree in Journalism and Mass Communications – Visual Communications/ Photojournalism. She has been accepted into the Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work dual degree program with UNC-CH School of Social Work. She plans to use her photojournalism skills to tell the stories of the disenfranchised and marginalized to those who can offer spiritual, emotional, and tangible support.
	AnnMarie Earnhardt graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She did her honors project on "Lifetime Experiences of Domestic Violence: Why Past Year Assessment Is Not Enough." After graduation, she worked at UNC Hospitals as a registered nurse in gynecology and gynecological oncology. AnnMarie started at Duke's School of Nursing in the MSN program (Clinical Research Management) in fall 2006.
	Nicole Feldman graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2005 with a degree in Psychology. As an undergraduate, she volunteered as a peer counselor and worked in several psychology laboratories. After graduating, Nicole worked at a marketing research company. She will be starting the ABSN program at Duke's School of Nursing in Fall 2009. Her interests include preventative healthcare and increasing access to quality healthcare in underserved communities. After completing the program, she plans to work in Pediatrics and ultimately plan to pursue a Master's Degree as a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner.
	Kristin Klebanov (Fuqua School of Business) Kristin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005 as a Johnston Scholar and earned a BSBA degree in business, with highest distinction. Throughout her undergraduate years and post-college, Kristin has shown a keen interest in foreign cultures, business, and community service. After working in the areas of international aid, advertising, and strategy consulting, Kristin came to Duke's Fuqua School of Business to gain expertise in marketing, and has become an active cabinet member in the school's Marketing Club.
	Elise Leduc (Nicholas School of the Environment) graduated from Williams College in 2006 with a degree in Biology. After college, Elise went to Zambia with the Peace Corps to do a rural aquaculture project. Upon returning, she worked as an instructor at an outdoor environmental education center on the Outer Banks, as well as an education intern for the NC Coastal Federation. Elise will begin her Masters degree in Environmental Management this fall at the Nicholas School of the Environment.
	Mimi Moll (School of Law) is a native of Arkansas and graduated from The College of William and Mary in 2007 with a double major in Government and Science and Health Care Policy. After interning on Capitol Hill, Mimi accepted a position as a Government and Public Affairs Coordinator for the Society for Neuroscience in Washington , D.C., where she promoted policies that foster scientific research and ensure better health care for patients. Mimi is currently enrolled at Duke Law School and plans to use her legal expertise to continue the task of ensuring access to the best quality health care for all Americans.
	Chinika Reynolds proudly joined Duke University's Physicians Assistant program in the fall of 2008. This Colorado native received her B.S. degree in Kinesiological Sciences from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2002. As an undergraduate she served as a student leader in her role as Resident Office manager for the Tonopah dormitory. She was also involved in the Golden Key National Honor Society, the Ronald E. Mcnair Scholars Institute and in 2000 she was selected as UNLVs African American student of the year. After graduating she worked at National Jewish Medical Research center for 5 years in both sleep and pulmonary function testing. Chinika has diverse interests that include mentoring young girls, politics, sports, reading and traveling.
	Ryan Scofield completed his undergraduate studies in Government and Economics at the College of William and Mary. After graduation, he interned in the law office of Judge Charles E. Poston and worked in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at William and Mary. Ryan begins his studies at the Duke School of Law in Fall 2007.
	Jason Sonnenschein Originally from Olney, Maryland, Jason graduated from the University of Virginia in 2006 with a concentration in Bioethics. An EMT and lifelong youthworker, he spent the last two years working as an HIV educator, tester, and counselor in Washington, DC. Jason is an AmeriCorps VISTA Alum with the National AIDS Fund Program, and is proud to be joining the Physician Assistant Class of 2011.
	Christopher Thompson completed his undergraduate degree at Long Island University where he excelled in accounting and finance. As an undergraduate, he was the recipient of the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Program 4 year scholarship that was awarded to 20 NYC high school seniors out of 1000 applicants. He was also active in his community by serving as a volunteer tax preparer while in college and supporting a grant funded program aimed at providing computers in low-income communities. While in college Chris received the Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award. In 2008 Chris was recognized by the Long Island University Advisory Board for his continued involvement and community service to his alma mater. Chris has spent his professional career at JP Morgan Chase as a financial analyst for over 20 corporate clients. At JP Morgan Chase he volunteered his time to assist the company with their recruitment initiatives and served as co-chair of the Buddy Program, a career networking and career support group. He is a Management Leadership for Tomorrow Fellow, continues to serve as a volunteer tax preparer and is the co-Captain of a running team, A Running Start, which has raised $5500 for East Africa.
	Matthew Tynan is a 2006 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh , where he earned a B.S. in Engineering Physics. As an undergraduate, he studied for a summer at the University of New South Wales , investigating the development of renewable and sustainable energy technology from engineering and economic perspectives. Following his interest in energy, Matt joined the Nicholas School in the fall of 2009, and will complete a Master of Environmental Management degree along with his law degree. When he is not working, Matt can often be found running long distances outside.
	Charles Walters entered the Duke Divinity School in Fall 2008. He majored in political science and is a 2008 graduate of Huntingdon College ( Montgomery , Alabama ). Charles is passionate about exploring the intersection of theology and development/aid in underprivileged areas of the world.
	Melissa Winder joined the School of Nursing in Fall 2008 in the Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care Nurse Practitioner program. In 2005, she graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Nursing. After graduation she worked at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she was a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and a charge nurse on the Infant Medical/Surgical Unit. Melissa is interested in improving the quality of life in patients with life-threatening illnesses. She is currently researching the effect of end-of-life care on healthcare providers and is an active member of Duke's Pediatric Quality of Life Taskforce. Melissa loves spending her free time with her husband James (a student at Fuqua) and her energetic daughter Hannah.