dstruble@div.duke.edu
(919) 660-3454

Dan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1983 with a B.S. in naval architecture and a commission as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He served on USS Rentz FFG-46 as communications officer and damage control assistant, then as NROTC instructor at the University of Southern California where he also earned an M.A. in comparative politics and a Ph.D. in American politics. Dan transferred to the Navy Reserve where he served numerous roles; he retired as a commander in 2004. In his civilian career, Dan served Occidental College in development and as an adjunct professor before returning to the Naval Academy where he started the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and co-designed a successful $250 million campaign. Most recently, Dan served as president of Montreat College for nine years. Dan is married to Karen Brown Struble, a clinical psychologist, and they are the parents of two children, Amanda and Ben. Dan loves to spend time with his family, read, exercise, and waterski.

mhernandez@div.duke.edu
(919) 660-3402

Mary Beth is originally from Charlotte, N.C. A lifelong Presbyterian, she earned a B.A. in English from Davidson College and an M.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After spending time in both law school and a doctoral program in literature, she pursued her interest in politics and moved to Washington, D.C., where she served as a press and legislative aide to Congressman Bart Gordon. Mary Beth began her career in higher education fundraising in 1993 as director of the annual fund and alumni relations at the UNC School of Education. She went on to serve for 20 years as the associate dean for advancement at the UNC School of Social Work, where she led two successful campaigns and raised millions of dollars for scholarships, endowed professorships, the annual fund, and special projects—including a tiny homes community in Chatham County that serves individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. In 2015, Mary Beth was named CEO of Camp Corral, a national nonprofit started by the founder of the Golden Corral restaurant chain. In 2021, Mary Beth returned to her alma mater, Davidson College, as a major gifts officer, where she raised more than $12 million for a range of institutional priorities. Most recently, she served as the inaugural director of development for the College of Arts and Sciences at Elon University. Mary Beth lives in Hillsborough with her husband, Norman, and their two dogs. She has two adult children. In her spare time, she is an avid reader and also enjoys hiking, weightlifting, yoga, and knitting. She is a member of University Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill.

dcorpening@div.duke.edu
919-660-3534

The Rev. Daniel Corpening serves as a philanthropic advisor for the Divinity School, inviting others to participate in and support God’s mission in and through the school. Before starting this role in 2024, he served as director of field education and career development in the Divinity School for eight years, supporting the vocational, spiritual, and intellectual formation of students, as well as fostering critical relationships with supervisor-mentors, faith communities, non-profits, and other key partners. Daniel received his B.A. from Appalachian State University, and his Master of Divinity (’12) and Doctor of Ministry (’24) from Duke Divinity School. He is an ordained elder in the Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving as a pastor in Charlotte, N.C. prior to coming to Duke in 2016. Daniel loves Duke basketball, building things, playing games, and any adventure with his family.  

mdantzler@div.duke.edu

Minerva Dantzler joined Duke Divinity School in July 2024 as a philanthropic advisor, where she leads fundraising efforts for the Baptist House of Studies, Fons Vitae (the Catholic Initiative), and the Office of Black Church Studies. She brings over a decade of experience at Duke, having spent seven years on the stewardship team at Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs, followed by two years as a frontline gift officer at the Sanford School of Public Policy. Before transitioning into development, Minerva built a successful career as a certified senior litigation paralegal, specializing in medical malpractice for over a decade. She is a proud recipient of the 2020 Duke Presidential Award and holds certifications in frontline fundraising from Plus Delta Partners and customer service excellence from Duke Learning & Organization Development. A native of High Point, N.C., she earned her B.S. degree in business administration and marketing from High Point University. She finds absolute joy in spending time with family, mentoring, dancing, traveling, and serving in the ministry.

ckidd@div.duke.edu
(919) 660-3455

Carey joined the External Relations team in 2018 and previously served as Program Coordinator. She came to Duke with over nine years of frontline fundraising experience with non-profit organizations in Tennessee and Virginia. Carey is originally from Knoxville, TN, and earned a B.A. from Emory & Henry College in Emory, VA. She and her husband have two children. Carey enjoys spending time with family, attending sporting events, hiking, and traveling.

Sarah comes to the Divinity School from Duke Medical Center Development and Alumni Affairs, where she had worked since 2008. She is from Charlotte, N.C., and earned a B.A. from North Carolina State University. Sarah is married to Blair, who is a Durham native. Sarah and Blair have two children. Sarah enjoys visiting local restaurants, spending time with family, and exploring the outdoors.

minoka.yonts@duke.edu

Born and raised in Blacksburg, Va., Minoka now calls North Carolina home. Minoka received her B.A. from Virginia Tech in 2013 and her M.Div. from Duke Divinity School in 2017. Before assuming her role in Alumni Relations, she worked for five years in the Admissions Office at the Divinity School. When she is not at work, she can usually be found with her husband and their dog at their home working on a project, watching college football, trying a new recipe or traveling. She also volunteers her time to assist in pastoring a new church plant called Kindred Church, which meets in a movie theater in Durham.