Ethan Episcope
Co-President
Year: Class of 2025
Major: Computer Science, concentration in AI and Machine Learning
Interests: Country music, dance (obv), the gym, cooking
Fave Duke Ballroom Memory: Going to nationals with the team and waking up at ungodly hours to get dressed and watch each other’s events
Duties:
The President’s duties include presiding over meetings, as well as working with Sport Clubs and coaches; they also manage and oversee general club business.
Ashley Wilson
Co-President; Competition Chair
Year: Class of 2025
Major: Computer Science and Chemistry, concentration in Biochemistry
Interests: Ballroom, crochet, weightlifting, and board games
Fave Duke Ballroom Memory: Organizing and emceeing Bullfighters Ball! It was so exciting to see everyone dance and have a great time!
Duties:
The Competition Chair organizes practice competitions and registers members for each competition.
Akweley Allotey
Treasurer
Year: Class of 2025
Major: Chemistry, concentration in Pharmacology; minor in Biology
Interests: Reading, exploring cities, and listening to music (especially Noah Kahan)
Fave Duke Ballroom Memory: El Tango de Roxanne! This routine will go down in history.
Duties:
The Treasurer’s duties involve managing the club budget and handling payments for things like competition dues and membership fees, in addition to handling money received from fundraisers.
Karina Lu
Co-Performance Chair
Year: Class of 2026
Major: History, concentration in Law and Governance; minor in French; PPE certificate
Interests: Photography, poetry, and music
Fave Duke Ballroom Memory: Dancing at NC State’s Halloween Social!
Duties:
The Performance Chair choreographs routines, runs practices, coordinates costumes, and works administratively with other groups on campus.
Lucy Law
Social Chair; Co-Performance Chair
Year: Class of 2025
Major: International Comparative Studies; minors in Linguistics and Chinese
Interests: Playwriting, fashion, cooking, and photography
Fave Duke Ballroom Memory: Post-performance dinners at Gothic Grill!
Duties:
The Social Chair manages the club’s social media accounts and website. Their duties also include planning dance socials, in-club social events, and fundraising events.
Sedi Danku
Safety Officer; Fundraising Chair
Year: Class of 2025
Major: Computer Science; minor in Biology
Interests: Dancing, crocheting, playing guitar, watching Jersey Shore and dating shows
Fave Duke Ballroom Memory: Getting hopped up on a Dunkin Donuts SPARKD’ Energy on the 6am return trip from Nationals
Duties:
Safety Officers receive Duke-required safety training, and at least one must attend each competition. They also help ensure that the club has enough approved drivers for travel.
The Fundraising Chair oversees and schedules fundraisers. They also work with the Social Chair to publicize relevant fundraising events.
Alex Meng
General Officer
Year: Class of 2025
Major: ECE and Computer Science, concentration in AI and Machine Learning
Interests: Art, reading, learning useless facts
Fave Duke Ballroom Memory: Choreographing for Mambo no. 5 in the Spring 2024 showcase!
Duties:
General Officers assist other officers with duties as needed.
Crysta Germany
General Officer
Year: Class of 2027
Major: Public Policy and Psychology
Interests: Art, reading, learning useless facts
Fave Duke Ballroom Memory: Preparing for the Spring Showcase!
Duties:
General Officers assist other officers with duties as needed.
