Duke Management Academy Scholars

Lori Apicella

Lori Apicella

Title: Director of Engagement
Department: Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs
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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.