Duke Leadership Academy Scholars Profile

Jamie Wylie

Title: Director
Location:
Senior Management Area: Duke Office of Research Initiatives
Class Year: 2025

Bio:
As the Director of the Duke Office of Research Initiatives, Jamie leads strategic efforts to strengthen research operations and infrastructure, overseeing the Research Project Management Core and developing educational programs that empower researchers. Before stepping into this role, she spearheaded the creation of myRESEARCHpath, an institution-wide interactive roadmap designed to guide investigators through Duke's complex research landscape. Since joining Duke in 2011, Jamie has held various roles within the Duke Office of Research Initiatives, the Duke Office of Clinical Research, and the Duke Faculty Club. Her diverse experience spans program development and management, strategic planning, and faculty engagement across multiple disciplines. Jamie holds a B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science and an M.A. in Exercise Physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute. Outside of work, she enjoys planning travel adventures, camping, watching documentaries, and playing board games.