2026 Duke Sanford Graduates: Marcelo S. O. Gonçalves

The MPP candidate's journey from Indonesia to Sanford leads back to public service, with a focus on renewable energy and regional impact.

Smriti Sharma MIDP’14 draws on her roots in journalism and training at Duke to shape global policy conversations, advancing collaboration across sectors and borders in her role as head of policy and strategy at Apple in India.

Aye Nyein Thu grew up in Myanmar. She sees education not just as a personal opportunity, but as a force that shapes how people understand and engage with the world.