Our leaders are committed to enhancing educational experiences for a diverse community of learners, spanning all ages and backgrounds, through research-driven initiatives and inclusive learning pathways.

Yakut Gazi

Yakut Gazi (she/her) oversees the office of Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education, with responsibility for the development and execution of pedagogical innovation and digital education strategies, youth academic enrichment programs, and continuing education and lifelong learning offerings. Learn more about Yakut >

Jenn Chambers

Jenn (she/her) holds a dual appointment between the Office of the Provost and Alumni Engagement and Development (AED). As the AVP of Learning Innovation, she oversees units assisting learners pursuing educational opportunities available at Duke University in both credit and non-credit academic and professional development spaces. Learn more about Jenn >

Aria Chernik

Aria (she/her) works to strategically advance the culture of research, assessment, and analytics in teaching and learning. She oversees LILE’s faculty development, research, evaluation, and learning analytics work and plays a critical role in efforts to continuously improve teaching and learning practices, understand impact, and inform systems change. Learn more about Aria >

Hilary Culbertson

Hilary (she/her) leads marketing and communications efforts for LILE. This includes oversight of all program marketing, as well as consulting for schools and other campus units on marketing online and/or lifelong learning programs. Learn more about Hilary >

Michael (he/him) is responsible for managing the day-to-day administration and operations of digital education, digital learning infrastructure, and product design and development. He ensures collaboration among diverse teams and staff to meet core responsibilities and strategic goals and drive operational excellence culturally and technologically. Learn more about Michael >

Beth Owen

Beth (she/her) provides overall administrative management and coordination of various business-related functions including finance, budget, personnel, space and facilities planning, grant administration, academic support, and policy interpretation and dissemination as the highest-level business management administrator within LILE.

Kim Price

Kim (she/her) is responsible for the central coordination of academic initiatives and activities of the unit, overseeing both summer and year-round programs, including credit-bearing Summer Session and matriculation of non-traditional, non-degree and auditing students.

Stefany Sanders

Stefany (she/her) coordinates and advances key initiatives and operations, manages critical priorities, and represents the Vice Provost’s interests through effective communication and strategic integration. Learn more about Stefany >

Ying Xiong

Ying (she/her) holds a dual appointment between LILE at Duke University and Duke Kunshan University (DKU), strategically designed to foster teaching and learning innovations through a close-knit connection and collaboration between the two campuses. Learn more about Ying >