Duke Management Academy Scholars

LaDonna Huseman

LaDonna Huseman

Title: Administrative Manager
Department: Department of Neurobiology
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Class Year: 2025

Bio:
LaDonna Huseman joins the Duke Management Academy after six years of working at Duke University in the School of Medicine. She currently serves as the Administrative Manager for the Department of Neurobiology, where she brings over nine years of experience in administrative management within academic and research settings. Before her time at Duke, LaDonna earned her Bachelor's Degre in Business Management and Marketing from the University of South Carolina and gained valuable experience in grant administration and program coordination at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At Duke, LaDonna plays a pivotal role within the Department of Neurobiology by managing the administration of the Neurobiology Graduate Training Program. LaDonna collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the smooth running of the program, always striving to create an environment that fosters both academic success and research excellence.

Outside of her professional duties, LaDonna enjoys spending time with her family and seeks opportunities to enrich the lives of others.