WAKEPhiladelphia
WAKEPhiladelphia 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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Upcoming Events
Mar 21
Pro Humanitate Days 2026
11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Serve the noon, hot meal to food insecure adults who live in Germantown, a pocket of deep poverty in the city of Philadelphia. No children under the age of 12. Aprons & gloves will be provided. Parking is available on the premises.
Leadership
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Brian Miner ('94, P '25, P '28)
Co-Chair -
Amy Miner ('94, P '25, P '28)
Co-Chair -
Paul Charlton ('97)
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Andrea Eckert ('99, P '27)
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Ben Eckert ('99, P '27)
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Nancy Melara (P '22, P '25 JD, P '27)
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Greg Melara (P '22, P '25 JD, P '27)
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David Pizzica ('07)
Community Event Photos
Community Spotlight
- 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 […] - 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 […]
Meet the WAKEPhiladelphia Team
Geoff Puttkammer, Philanthropy & Donor Engagement Officer, leads Wake Forest’s Philadelphia community. He is excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!
Geoff Puttkammer
puttkag@wfu.edu
336.758.6242
