Duke Management Academy Scholars
Lori Apicella
Title: Director of Engagement
Department: Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs
Entity:
Class Year: 2022
Bio:
Lori Apicella is the director of children's programs for Duke Children's Development within Duke Health
Development and Alumni Affairs. In this role, she provides strategic direction to a team that manages donor
engagement communications, annual giving programs, stewardship, events and volunteers. Prior to coming to
Duke, Lori spent 12 years in fundraising roles at her alma mater, the University of Florida, where she led
teams in annual giving and development operations.
She and her family moved to Durham in June 2019 to be closer to family in the Triangle and advance her
career at Duke. Lori and her husband, Andy are proud parents to Lily (4), Aiden (1), and two dogs, Winnie
and Tiana.