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.

 

 

 

 


La Tondra Murray, Ph.D.

MEM Online Faculty Director
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.

Gretchen Tremont
MEM Program Administrative Manager
Gretchen Tremont brings a background in communications and management. She spent 12 years supporting global and public health projects at UNC-CH and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications and a master’s degree in business administration.

 

 

 

 


Allyson Jones

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

Michael Schneider 
MEM Student Experience Coordinator | Senior Program Coordinator
Mike Schneider is the Student Experience Coordinator for the MEM program at Duke, focusing on student support, engagement, and professional development. He brings experience from Wake Technical Community College, where he improved student processes. Mike holds a B.A. in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing Communication from Belmont Abbey College and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Tiffin University.

Rei Best
MEM Online Academic Coordinator | Senior Program Coordinator
Rei Best is MEM’s Online Academic Coordinator in support of students’ academic goals, professional development, and personal wellness. Rei holds an M.A. in International Relations from American University. 

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