Philip Coale, he/him
Class of 2026
philip.coale@duke.edu
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Philip received a Bachelor of Arts in German and Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Alabama. After graduation, he commissioned into the United States Marine Corps where he flew helicopters for 10 years before leaving active duty to prioritize his family life. Although his policy interests are broad, Philip is chiefly concerned with countering the numerous domestic threats to American democracy and improving access to health care and quality education for low-income Americans. Tired of public sector inaction, Philip is pursuing a dual MPP/MBA at Duke and intends to effect the change he wants to see as an entrepreneur. Off campus, Philip can be found at home with his wife and two young sons or exploring running trails while listening to an audiobook.
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