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Chris Simmons
Associate Vice President at Duke University
Chris Simmons is an accomplished government relations professional with a diverse background in higher education, spanning both national and campus environments.
With strong expertise in post-secondary education public policy, Chris focuses on areas such as student access, federally funded research, tax policy, and immigration.
His educational journey includes attending Arcata High School, completing an Executive Leadership Expedition program at NOLS, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Art from Willamette University, and obtaining an EdM in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Throughout his career, Chris has held significant roles such as Associate Vice President at Duke University, Group Fitness Instructor at YMCA of the Triangle, Associate Director at American Council on Education, Senior Federal Relations Officer at Association of American Universities, Policy Analyst at the National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Assistant Director of Admission at Willamette University.
