Director of Student Engagement and Education
Madi McMichael
Class of 2024
Major: Biology
Favorite thing about dPS: dPS opens up opportunities to get off campus and get to know really cool members of the Durham community.
Director of Finance and Operations
Fayfay Ning
Class of 2023
Major: Math and Computer Science
Favorite thing about dPS: Working with passionate and friendly people!
Director of Communication and Outreach
Bess Pierre
Class of 2025
Major: Public Policy
Favorite thing about dPS: Our conversations! Every time I learn something new about community engagement or what we can do better as a Duke community.

Assistant Director of Communication & Outreach
Alice Lyu
Class of 2025
Major: Neuroscience
Favorite thing about dPS: The welcoming community!
Assistant Director of Communication & Outreach
Tessa Ann Kanjiramkuzhey
Class of 2023
Major: Biology with a Minor in Medical Sociology
Favorite thing about dPS: Connecting students with opportunities and resources to effectively engage with our communities.
Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Education
Emily Gitlin
Class of 2023
Major: Global Health and Psychology
Favorite thing about dPS: The fellowship program! Being able to connect Duke students with the great people and projects of Durham is very fulfilling.
Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Education
Gautam Iyer
Class of 2023
Major: Public Policy
Favorite thing about dPS: Two things – first, the fact that dPS exists. A lot of other service orgs exist on campus, but dPS is the only one that sits at the middle and generally works to promote service as an idea and a culture at Duke. It makes for a lot of fun and meaningful thinking about how we can engage with Durham and also allows us to partner with many other orgs. Second, I really love the people in dPS. It’s been great in my >2 years at dPS getting to know similarly minded people and I appreciate our growing community.
Assistant Director of Finance and Operations
Helen Liu
Class of 2025
Major: Economics and Public Policy
Favorite thing about dPS: dPS gives service groups at Duke resources to better fulfill their missions!
Assistant Director of Finance and Operations
Liz Hepburn
Class of 2023
Major: Economics
Favorite thing about dPS: I love helping Duke students become more connected with Durham and service opportunities in the community.