MEM Leadership Team

Christy Bozic, PhD
Executive Director of the MEM Program
Dr. Bozic leads the MEM program in its strategic planning and operations, working in partnership with other programs inside and beyond the Pratt School of Engineering to foster collaborations and drive educational innovation. Dr. Bozic’s distinguished career spans academia and industry, with extensive experience in global business development. This diverse background allows her to blend academic rigor with practical industry insight.

 

 

 

 


Dr. La Tondra Murray

Director of Online and Distance Education
Dr. Murray leads the development and implementation of strategic, innovative online education initiatives for the Pratt School of Engineering in collaboration with faculty, staff and external partners. Dr. Murray also manages the established MEM Online degree program, providing administrative guidance and curricular oversight. She teaches EGRMGMT 504, 505, and 506, the MEM Online residency courses, as well as EGRMGMT 540: Management in High-Tech Industries.


 

 

 


Prof. Dina Requena

Executive in Residence for the MEM Program
Dr. Requena brings industry expertise to the MEM Leadership Team. Her experience in high-tech management with IQVIA, Lenovo, Toshiba, IBM, and her own startup have given her insights that she now brings to the classroom. She teaches EGRMGMT 560: Project Management, EGRMGMT 590.xx: Managing Product Development, EGRMGMT 590.xx: Software Quality Management, EGRMGMT 590.xx: Software Business Management, and EGRMGMT 590.xx: Software Management Fundamentals.

 

 

 

 


Allyson Jones

Academic Coordinator for the MEM Program
Ms. Jones serves as a liaison to MEM Campus students and faculty for issues regarding class scheduling, registration, course evaluations, and general programming support.

Xiaoyan Hu 
Senior Program Coordinator
Dr. Xiaoyan Hu is a dedicated educator, currently serving as the Academic Coordinator for both the MEM online and on-campus programs at Duke University. With a wealth of experience in language education, Dr. Hu previously held positions as a Teaching Professor and Academic Director of the Chinese Flagship Program at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Hu was honored as the Teacher of the Year 2017 by the Rhode Island For Language Association. She has also played roles in various educational organizations, including serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (2019-2023), the Rhode Island For Language Association (2022-2024), and the New England Chinese Language Teachers Association (2020-2024).

Rei Best

Rei Best
Student Services Coordinator
Rei Best is MEM’s Student Services Coordinator and serves as the liaison to the plethora of resources available to students in support of their academic goals, professional development, and personal wellness. Rei’s experience as an educator, human resources professional, and program manager provides her with a concentric perspective especially helpful in supporting MEM Students and the program’s goals and values. Rei holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from National University, multiple teaching credentials from California State University San Marcos, and an M.A. in International Relations from American University. Her professional experience has taken her all over the world, most recently settling in North Carolina after a few years in Japan. 

In addition to your MEM Leadership, you also have access to the broader resources of Pratt Engineering Masters program staff.

Resource site for Duke MEM students