Graduate Chemistry Council (GCC)
The Duke University Graduate Chemistry Council (Instagram, Twitter) is the governing body of the Department of Chemistry and serves to coordinate fun and engaging activities for the advancement of the department, both academically and socially. Contact: gcc.dukechem@gmail.com.
GCC 2025-2026 Officers
Loren Smith, President. Loren is a fourth year in the Warren lab studying NMR hyperpolarization. In her free time, Loren enjoys knitting, reading all sorts of fiction, and convincing everyone she knows and loves to re-watch Disney Pixar's Ratatouille (2007).
Gabriella Krisanic, Vice President. Gabriella is a third year in the Becker lab working on the synthesis and additive manufacturing of polymeric materials for drug delivery. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys reading, crocheting, and practicing yoga.
Matt Bonacci, Treasurer. Matt is a fourth year in the Becker lab working on catalyst development for the polymerization of isotactic poly(propylene succinate) with functional end groups for applications in stereocomplexed hydrogels. He enjoys frisbee golf, welding fabrication, and adventuring with his dog, Paulie.
Victor Moncada, Secretary. Victor is a second year in the Fitzgerald lab.
Chair Positions:
Recruitment Co-Chairs: Sam Eastman and Mackenzie Smith
Hill Lecture Co-Chairs: Anthony Mack and Xianrui Zhu
Fundraising Co-Chairs: Anna Sheinberg and Gabriela Gonzalez
Chemistry Research Symposium Co-Chairs: Matteo Fratarcangeli and Hannah Switzer
Outreach Coordinators: Sam Eastman, Natalie Labbe, Sarah Seay and Taylor Thorsen
Media Coordinators: Gabriella Krisanic and Taylor Thorsen
Chemistry Community Committee Representatives: International: Xin-Yi Ye and Bochu Wang; Domestic: Sarah Angle and Anthony Mack
Professional Development Co-Chairs: Natalie Labbe and Gabriela Gonzalez
Alumni Relations Co-Chair: Matt Bonacci and Andrew Smith
Graduate and Professional Student Council
The Graduate and Professional Student Council of Duke University (GPSC) advocates for the needs of all graduate and professional students and seeks to build community among this diverse population. All graduate students are automatically sponsored by the Department of Chemistry.