Duke Leadership Academy Scholars Profile

Caitlin Shaw

Title: Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement
Location:
Senior Management Area: Alumni Engagement and Development
Class Year: 2024

Bio:
Caitlin Shaw is the senior director of volunteer engagement with Duke Alumni Engagement and Development. She serves as chief volunteer engagement officer and is responsible for developing and executing a best-in-class volunteer engagement and recognition program that supports Duke's goal of engaging alumni and parents where they are now and that inspires them to share their time and talents with the Duke community. In this role, Caitlin works with the Campaign team to develop the plans, policies, and data governance to ensure that Campaign engagement targets are defined and met successfully. Prior to joining Duke Alumni Engagement & Development, Caitlin served as director of alumni engagement at Duke Law School. Caitlin's career at Duke began in the Division of Student Affairs as a member of the student involvement team within University Center Activities and Events. Other prior roles include serving in the Office of Alumni and Development and the Office of Residence Life at Bowling Green State University. Caitlin holds a B.A. in communication studies from Northwestern University, an M.A. in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University, and an M.B.A from Elon University.