Ian Conlon

Leading with data,
building with people.

With over a decade of experience at Duke University, Ian leads the Advancement Analytics team within Engagement & Development — building the predictive models, Tableau dashboards, and data infrastructure that power Duke's fundraising and alumni engagement strategies. He oversees a team of analysts and serves as the bridge between complex institutional data and the leadership decisions it informs.

Ian's career spans survey methodology, prospect management, business intelligence, and institutional analytics. He holds an M.A. in Sociology and a Certificate in Survey Methodology from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a B.A. Summa Cum Laude (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Georgia. A published researcher and former educator, he brings both analytical rigor and a people-first perspective to every challenge.