Who We Are

Jacqueline Dinh is double majoring in sociology and statistics and hopes to pursue a career in research and academia. In addition to working at Kenan’s front desk, she was a research assistant at the Worldview Lab's project on political identity formation in middle schoolers.

Julia Grimes is a senior majoring in Public Policy with minors in Psychology and Visual & Media Studies. Julia first became involved with Kenan as a freshman in the What Now? course and has since worked as a fellow for the program by leading small group sections on topics ranging from mindfulness to what success means. Outside of her role as a communications assistant, Julia enjoys going on walks, playing pickleball with friends, and going to the movies. Julia’s favorite candy from the front desk stash usually rotates, but right now is Reese’s Pieces.

Suhhyun Lee is an undergraduate sophomore (’27) studying political science and economics. She first discovered the Kenan Institute as a participant in its Ethics, Leadership and Global Citizenship FOCUS cluster and has continued her involvement through the Worldview Lab and the Kenan LLC. Outside the Kenan, Suhhyun is involved in Duke Beyond Borders, Leap2School, and Club Taekwondo. 

Amogh Manral is a first-year undergraduate student from Norway interested in studying computer science and economics. He joined the Kenan Institute as a Research Assistant in September 2024 after participating in the DukeEngage Gateway Program, during which he worked with the United Nations Associations of Norway. Outside of his role at Kenan, Amogh is also a member of the Duke University Marching Band and the Duke Applied Machine Learning club.

Georgia Rabin is a second-year student double-majoring in Biology and Public Policy with a minor in Economics. She first got involved with the Kenan Institute through the "It's Not Too Late to Build a Better World" FOCUS Program, and is passionate about environmental sustainability and bioethics. She prefers to spend her free time outside in nature and is currently trying very hard to become a runner! 

Mia Xie is a third-year undergraduate studying Philosophy and Economics. She joined the Kenan Institute for Ethics as a Research Assistant in September 2024. Mia is interested in comparative philosophy and ethical economic development. At Duke, she is also involved in the Duke International Relations Association and Duke University Union.