WAKEBayArea
WAKEBayArea is a volunteer-led group dedicated to engaging alumni, parents and friends in the area. We plan 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
Oct 15
San Francisco, CA - Deacon Takeover - Thursday, October 15
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Bay Area Deacon Takeover This October, we're hitting the road and bringing Wake Forest to the Bay Area for three days of Demon Deacon fun for the whole community! ══ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 ══ An Evening with President Rodriguez Join the WAKEBayArea community for an evening reception featuring Wake Forest University's 15th President, Dr. Peter Rodriguez, at the San Francisco Exploratorium. 6:00-8:00 p.m. The museum will be open for their “After Dark” series, so guests will be free to enjoy the museum following the event! In the coming weeks, check the Deacon Takeover landing page for additional opportunities to gather, and if you are interested in getting a small group of Wake Foresters together, please let us know!
Leadership
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Brian Melton ('94)
Co-Chair -
Lisa Tenorio-Kutzkey (P '28)
Co-Chair -
Jenny Brokaw ('97)
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Matt Coleman ('97, P '29)
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Monica Coleman (P '29)
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Varish Goyal (MBA '02, MD '02)
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Rick Gruber (P '22, P '25)
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Julie Gruber (P '22, P '25)
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Tim Kutzkey (P '28)
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Angela O'Connor (P '21, P '28, P '30)
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Robert Pedrero (P '24)
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Anne Pedrero (P '24)
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Melissa Selcher (P '29)
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Joel Selcher (P '29)
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Lauren Uppington (P '29)
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William Uppington (P '29)
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Corry Watrous (P '28)
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Steve Weaver ('09)
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Caroline Weaver ('11)
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Frank Young ('95)
Community Event Photos
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Meet the Team!
Allison Coakley leads the WAKEBayArea community. She’s excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area.
Allison Coakley
Associate Director, Philanthropy and Donor Engagement
WAKEBayArea, WAKECharlotte