Duke Management Academy Scholars

Dean Storelli

Title: Director, MIDP Writing & Communication Services
Department: Master's of International Development Program (MIDP)
Entity:
Class Year: 2024

Bio:
Dean started his career at Duke as an undergrad, receiving a B.A. in English Literature in 1986. He went from Duke to Columbia University's Teachers College, where he earned an M.A. (1988) in Languages, Literature, and Social Studies.

Today, he teaches writing and communications courses at the Sanford School of Public Policy, primarily with the Duke Center for International Development (DCID). Prior to moving to Sanford, he was the founder and lead instructor for Duke's ESL Teacher Training Program. Other teaching experiences include three years in Kobe, Japan, and two years as an instructor at the Metropolitan Career Institute, New York, New York.

Throughout his career, his primary focus has been on culturally appropriate communication strategies. He also consults for a non-profit group, The Navigators, developing print and web-based teaching materials. Dean is married to Anne Storelli. They have three adult children.