Duke State Relations works to advance the priorities of Duke with state policymakers and opinion leaders in order to achieve broad engagement in North Carolina and the region. Our office is responsible for representing Duke University, Duke Health and Duke LifePoint Healthcare issues and interests with government officials and legislators in Raleigh and throughout the state. Duke State Relations works closely with faculty and staff to advance Duke’s legislative and administrative interests, to connect Duke’s expertise to policymakers in state government, and to foster relationships with North Carolina officials on policies related to higher education, health care, employment, public safety and other issues that affect Duke’s stakeholders.
Staff
Katie Lipe
Assistant Vice President
Katie Lipe joined Duke in 2019 and currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Duke State Relations. She is responsible for representing the legislative, regulatory, and policy interests of Duke University, Duke Health, and Duke LifePoint Healthcare to state government officials throughout North Carolina. Lipe works closely with Duke leaders, faculty, and staff to advance legislative and administrative priorities, connect Duke’s expertise to policymakers in state government, and foster relationships with North Carolina officials on policies related to higher education, healthcare, and others.
Prior to joining Duke, Lipe worked as a Legislative Assistant at the North Carolina General Assembly. She also previously participated in a fellowship program at the UNC System Office and held internships with the North Carolina General Assembly and the U.S. Senate.
Lipe is a proud two-time alumna of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, a Master of Business Administration, and a Certificate in Health Care Management.
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