Leadership

Aria Chernik, JD, PhD | co-founder and co-director
Aria is an associate professor of the practice in education innovation at the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative and the Social Science Research Institute. She loves co-designing solutions that make learning transformative, civic engagement participatory, and the world more equitable.
Email: aria.chernik@duke.edu | Twitter @ariachernik

Kevin Hoch | co-founder and co-director
Kevin is managing director for education at the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative. He designs and builds high impact learning environments. Kevin is passionate about coaching individuals and teams to achieve transformational success. He is excited about solving problems through co-creation, collaboration, and creativity.
Email: kevin.hoch@duke.edu
Collaborators
![]() | Bruce Grady, EdD Director, NC Thrives Studio, Ormond Center Duke University |
![]() | David Yung Ming, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Assistant Professor in Pediatrics Assistant Professor in Population Health Sciences Duke University |
![]() | Greg Victory Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs Duke University |
![]() | Josh Yates, PhD Executive Director, Ormond Center; Consulting Faculty Duke University |
![]() | Lalita Kaligotla, PhD Associate Director and Adjunct Professor in the Hart Leadership Program Duke University |
![]() | Mary Hemphill-Joseph, PhD Leadership Development Coach, Director of K-12 Computer Science, CEO of The Limitless Leader, & Author of The One-Minute Meeting |
Richard J. Chung, MD Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Internal Medicine Doctor, Pediatrician Duke University | |
![]() | Shannon Delaney Design Strategist for the City of Durham |