Duke Leadership Academy Scholars Profile

Nick Dyslin

Title: Associate Director of Major Gifts
Location:
Senior Management Area: University Development
Class Year: 2016

Bio:
Nick Dyslin first came to Duke as a member of the Trinity College Arts & Sciences development team back in January of 2008. Nick worked with the late Jo Rae Wright to develop the inaugural Graduate School Board of Visitors and recruited the original board members. Next up, Nick helped to develop a new University Development program, the Advancement Team. Nick continues to manage the program (now in its 5th year). He also serves as the regional development director for Chicago, Indiana, western Pennsylvania and most recently Toronto, ON. Mr. Dyslin came to Duke following eight years with the University of Chicago's Office of Development & Alumni Relations. He earned a BS in history from Illinois State University in 1991. Mr. Dyslin lives in Durham with his wife, Amy Elmore, and their daughter, Lily.