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WAKECharleston

WAKECharleston is a volunteer-led group dedicated to engaging alumni, parents and friends in the area. We plan a variety of programs throughout the year for all ages to participate in social, athletic, networking, and service opportunities. We hope you will join us at our next event. Go Deacs!

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Reach out to learn more about how you can be involved with your Community and Wake Forest.

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Upcoming Events

Mar 25

Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - Lowcountry Food Bank

1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

We'll be sorting and packaging food for distribution to those in need in the Charleston area.  Please plan to wear closed-toe shoes while you participate. 

Register for Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - Lowcountry Food Bank »

Leadership

  • Tammy Connor ('96, P '30)
  • Coleen Griffin ('96, P '27, P '29)
  • Kent Griffin ('92, P '27, P '29)
  • Jason Hessberg ('03, MBA '10)
  • Kathleen Hodgson ('03)
  • Mac Hodgson ('03)
  • Rich Leadem ('86, P '18, P '22)
  • Sue Leadem ('86, P '18, P '22)
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Community Spotlight

  • A group of San Diego Wake Foresters stand outside on the patio of the Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13 for a Wake Forest vs UNC football game watch. Two women in the center of the group hold a banner that reads "WAKESanDiego Demon Deacons" with an image of the Deacon wearing board shorts.
    Shining a Light on Our Community Volunteers
    Recently, I took my siblings to their first Wake Forest Lovefeast. (In case you missed the service, the livestream is still available to watch). The Lovefeast may be my […]
  • A group of incoming Class of 2028 Wake Forest students wearing semi-formal attire stand together and smile during the 2024 Chicago New Student Reception.
    Farewell 2025, Hello 2029!
    It is hard to believe it has been four weeks already since Wake Forest University’s Class of 2025 walked onto the Commencement stage as students and off as its newest […]
  • Embracing Pro Humanitate from Home
    WAKECommunities has seen quite a few changes this past year. This very website experienced a makeover in recent months and may look unfamiliar to those of you who have not […]

Call for Projects!

Are you jumping for joy at the thought of bringing the Pro Humanitate spirit to your own backyard? Eagerly waiting for the next opportunity to get together with other Wake Foresters?

Five people jump in the air for a picture in front of a beautiful fountain display and greenery at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The group carries trash bags and grabber tools, the latter of which they point up towards the sky as they jump.
St. Louis Deacs leapt at the chance to help keep Forest Park beautiful for PHD 2025.

We’re still on the lookout for a Pro Humanitate Days 2026 project for your community, so now’s your chance to submit a volunteer project idea! Just fill out the form and our Alumni Engagement team will reach out with next steps.

Meet the WAKECharleston Team

Dustie Lanier (’06), Associate Vice President of Individual Giving & National Engagement, leads Wake Forest’s Charleston community. She is excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!

Dustie Lanier (’06)
lanierdn@wfu.edu
336.758.5464

Learn More about Dustie
Dustie Lanier stands beside the Demon Deacon mascot smiling and giving him a side hug, while his opposite arm is propped on his hip.
Dustie Lanier (’06) poses for photos with the Demon Deacon.