WAKETriangle
WAKETriangle 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 11
Raleigh - Law School Alumni Reception
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Law alumnus Ken Howard (JD '82) and Martha Howard invite you and a guest to join them at their home for an evening of fellowship and conversation with Dean Andy Klein and fellow Triangle area Wake Forest Law alumni on Wednesday, March 11 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! *Note this event is a reschedule of the January 28 event.
Mar 12
Raleigh - School of Business Alumni Happy Hour
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
School of Business alumni are invited to this laid-back networking event designed to grow your local Biz Deac circle. We’ve got your evening covered with two glasses of wine, small bites and great company (included in your $10 registration fee). Drop by the wine bar - located in the new Iron Works District - anytime between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. and meet fellow Triangle alumni. You are welcome to register one guest to join. We hope to see you there! Hosted locally by Alumni Council member Allison Lyons ('12) and MSM Market Insights Board Chair Christian Harry ('09, MSM '10).
Mar 25
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - Triangle - Supply Drive Happy Hour
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Join us at Trophy Brewing - Five Points for a Supply Drive Happy Hour supporting Families Together. Families Together assists with families with children as they transition from homelessness to sustainable housing and stable homes. Bring an item (or items) from Families Together's Wish List and your first drink from Trophy Brewing is on us! We'll get the group's donations to Families Together.
Mar 25
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - Supply Drive Happy Hour for Families Together
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Join us for a Happy Hour as we collect donations for Raleigh's Families Together. Families Together assists families with children as they transition from homelessness to sustainable housing and stable homes. Attendees are asked to bring an item (or items) from Families Together's needed supplies list. Attendees who bring an item to donate will get their first drink courtesy of Wake Forest.
Apr 16
Raleigh, NC - &Deacs Roadshow
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
The &Deacs Roadshow is a traveling event series designed to bring an authentically Wake Forest experience to our WAKECommunities through intellectual engagement, connection and the magic that can only happen in a room full of Deacs.
Leadership
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John Matthews ('95, P '23, P '26, P '29)
Co-Chair -
Tish Turner ('94)
Co-Chair -
David Ammons ('85, P '14)
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Perry Bailey ('13, MSM '14, MBA '18)
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James Bailey (JD '14)
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Hani Brooks ('90, P '22, P '26)
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Richard Brooks ('90, P '22, P '26)
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Donna Dawkins ('84)
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Johnny Dawkins ('81)
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Paul Flick ('83, JD '86)
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Gary Folk ('81, P '19, P '24 MAHS)
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Jane Folk ('81, P '19, P '24 MAHS)
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Lara Hanson ('93, P '24, P '25 JD, P '25 MSA)
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Stillman Hanson ('94, P '24, P '25 JD, P '25 MSA)
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Jordan Janis ('17, MSM '18)
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Elizabeth Matthews ('94, P '23, P '26, P '29)
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Kathy Pretzer ('95, P '28)
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Amanda Ramseur (P '23, P '24 MSA)
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Bob Ramseur ('92, JD '95, P '23, P '24 MSA)
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Jule Smith ('91, MBA '96, P '26)
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Alisa Smith (P '26)
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Brad Wilson (JD '78, P '08)
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Meet the WAKETriangle Team
Web Alexander (’88, P ’20) and Lee Norris (’04), Senior Associate Directors of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, lead Wake Forest’s Triangle community. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!
Web Alexander (’88, P ’20)
alexanwe@wfu.edu
336.758.6991
Lee Norris (’04)
norrislm@wfu.edu
336.758.3699
