President
Angelica Deoleo Valentin (Angie)
Class of 2025
Hometown: Orange, NJ
Email: amd206o@duke.edu
“I’ve always had a deep love for animals growing up. Being a part of PAWS gives me the chance to educate the Duke community on the importance of animal welfare and do my part in helping local animal shelters in the Triangle.”
Julia Young – Treasurer
Class of 2026
Hometown: Durham, NC
Email: julia.young@duke.edu
“My family has fostered dogs for a while now, and I wanted stay involved in animal related service while at college. PAWS was a perfect fit :)”
Jon Ding – Secretary
Class of 2026
Hometown: Roseland, NJ
Email: jonathan.ding@duke.edu
“I originally joined PAWS in my freshman year because I love animals and thought it would be a great way to give back to the community. I’ve been on exec since then, and after a short break for my semester abroad, I’m looking forward to get involved again!”
Rena Ouyang – Community Outreach Chair
Class of 2025
Hometown: Ohio
Email: rena.ouyang@duke.edu
“Outside of loving animals (of course!), I am extremely passionate about animal welfare issues. I believe that there is a lot of misunderstanding and lack of knowledge about how to care for animals, whether they are your pets or otherwise, and PAWS strives to raise awareness for how to improve the lives of the animals around us.”
Lizeth Rocha – Campus Outreach Chair
Class of 2027
Hometown: Ohio
Email: lizeth.rocharocha@duke.edu
“I love animals and wanted to become more involved with PAWS and all that they do. “
Elitzandra Dominguez – Social Media Chair
Class of 2026
Hometown: Austin, TX
Email: ped15@duke.edu
“There are many organizations that help students give back to their local communities, but there are not many that give back to local animal shelters like Duke Paws does.I am passionate about animal welfare and I enjoy sharing my love for animals with others that also enjoy and appreciate them.”
Emma Gutstein – Event Chair
Class of 2027
Hometown: Glencoe, IL
Email: emma.gutstein@duke.edu
“Pre-vet and loves animals, cares a lot about animal service”
Ethan Song – Event Chair
Class of 2028
Hometown: San Diego, California
Email: ers104@duke.edu
Is very passionate about dogs and would like to share that passion with others on campus.
Cassidy Cribbs – Event Chair
Class of 2027
Hometown: New York, NY
Email: cassidy.cribbs@duke.edu
“I joined PAWS because I love animals! I want to support animals and help others love them too. “
DeLacy Poletti – Event Chair
Class of 2028
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Email: delacy.poletti@duke.edu
“I adopted a cat 12 years ago and have fallen in love with animal shelters since!”
Angie Feng – Event Chair
Class of 2028
Hometown: Sherborn, MA
Email: angie.feng@duke.edu
“I first found out about PAWS through their puppy yoga event and wanted to get involved because of my love for all things animal-related!”
Leia Namgung – Event Chair
Class of 2027
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Email: yeajin.namgung@duke.edu
“Outside of loving puppies and animals, I have always been passionate about animal welfare and giving back to local communities!”