Five Questions

July 31, 2008Duke Law News

1. Where did you grow up?
I grew up in the small town of Elko, Nevada about 3 ½ hours west of Salt Lake City. I am the oldest of five children and my parents and youngest sister still live in Elko.

2. What is your title and what does your job entail?
Director of the Annual Fund

As Director of the Annual Fund, I oversee the process of raising over $2 million a year in alumni support through various giving programs such as Reunion, Graduating Class Gift, Class Agents, Barrister Donor Society, etc. I also work regionally with our top annual fund donors and alumni in California, Alaska, and Hawaii.

3. When you are away from the Law School, how do you like to spend your time?
I love movies, reading, music and even scrapbooking!

4. What are your "can’t miss" TV shows?
The Office
Burn Notice
Masterpiece Theatre
Pretty much anything on BBC America

5. You’ve been given the ability to possess one supernatural power. Which one would you choose and why?
Since I travel for my job, there are times when I wish I had the ability to transport myself instantaneously to any destination at anytime.
Kris Jensen