Duke Management Academy Scholars
Danielle Wiggins
Title: Assistant Director, PhD Programs
Department: Nicholas School of the Environment
Entity:
Class Year: 2023
Bio:
Danielle leads a team of two coordinators who provide academic, operational, and financial support for six
doctoral programs. She serves as the liaison for the school's business office and the Duke Graduate School.
Danielle is an essential advocate for NSOE PhD programs and students.
Bio: Prior to joining the Nicholas School in 2015, Danielle served as Logistics Manager at Duke's National
Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent). She received her MEd with a concentration in College Administration
& Leadership from Purdue University Global and a BS in Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University.
Danielle is a Duke-trained Health & Wellbeing Coach. She is also a member of NSOE's Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion Actionators. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys traveling, community service, and spending time
with her family and friends.