We received heartfelt and descriptive nominations for the July 2025 administrator of the month! To nominate someone for recognition, please email Melanie Kirk.
Pamela Gorham, MBA, Finance Manager
Congratulations to Pam Gorham, MBA, who retired last month from her role as Finance Manager for the Department of Surgery after 43 years at Duke. Pam looks forward to traveling and spending time with her family.
"Pam Gorham's leadership of the finance team was unmatched. She is extremely knowledgable regarding accounting and Duke's unique finances. She was also a great mentor and role model for all those who worked with her over the years.
Pam was able to navigate the ever-changing financial situations with ease. Surgery Finance will greatly miss her and hopes to continue the great work, knowledge, and guidance she passed on."
– Rebecca Conti
Financial Management Analyst III
"Pam has been the financial backbone of the Department of Surgery for the last 19 years. Her accounting knowledge and deep understanding of University finances has contributed considerably to the department's financial health and stability.
Pam has been a strong and dependable team member and friend to the Surgery business office and the greater Duke community. We will miss her greatly but will continue to benefit from her mentoring our newest members of the finance team. We wish Pam the best in retirement."
– Katherine Stanley, MBA
Vice Chair of Administration and Finance