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WAKEWinston-Salem 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

Apr 06

Inaugural Friends of Economics Lecture

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Please join us for the Inaugural Friends of Economics Lecture featuring University Trustee Mit Shah ('91), CEO of Noble Investment Group.

Apr 15

Winston Salem - Fostering Leadership & Character in Wake Forest Athletics

9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

Join Wake Forest's Program for Leadership & Character and fellow WAKEWinston-Salem alumni for a light breakfast and rich conversation about the ways in which Wake Forest teaches student-athletes to be leaders of character on and off the field.

Apr 21

Winston-Salem - Biz Deac Table for 10

8:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.

The School of Business is piloting a brand-new concept, and we want you at the table. Literally. Introducing Table for 10: an exclusive, small-group breakfast designed to bring alumni together in a way we’ve never done before. Hosted by faculty member and Acting Dean for the School of Business, Stacie Petter, this inaugural gathering is intentionally small to keep the conversation big. No program, no podiums - just business alumni sharing a warm meal and meaningful dialogue. Breakfast includes an entree and beverage of your choice at Mama Zoe's restaurant for a subsidized registration fee of $10. To keep this a true 'Table for 10' concept, we are limiting the reservation to nine alumni [plus our host] and are unable to accommodate guests. We hope you’ll join us for bright and early and help us kick off this new tradition right here in Winston-Salem!

May 01

Winston-Salem - Greater Business Open (GBO)

1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

School of Business alumni, faculty and staff are invited to join current MBA students for the annual Greater Business Open golf tournament. Your registration fee includes cart and greens fee, park entrance fee, bucket of range balls, provided lunch and drinks (soft drinks, beer and water). The GBO uses captain's choice/best ball format. The game will be played in foursomes; if you are a single/double/triple, we will build your foursome. Teams can be composed of alumni, students, faculty, staff and their friends and family. One School of Business affiliated player per team is required. Registrants will provide supplemental information in advance of the tournament, which includes listing teammates. Prizes will be awarded for Hole in One, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and for the winning team. We play rain or shine!

Leadership

Steve Berlin ('81, JD '84, P '06, P '10 JD)
Laura Bland ('93, MBA '01, P '27)
David Daggett (JD '85)
Rob DiBella ('88, MBA '97)
Shelley Holden ('00, JD '03, P '29)
David Holden ('99, P '29)
Mickey Kangur (P '20, P '21 MSM)
Tonu Kangur ('87, P '20, P '21 MSM)
Steve Lineberger ('80, MBA '82, P '15)
Molly Lineberger ('82, MA '15, P '15)
John Saad ('91, P '28)
Susanne Saad (MA '93, P '28)
Coleman Team ('09)
Keith Vaughan ('72, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)
Lydia Vaughan (MA '71, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)

Community Event Photos

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters lent their green thumbs to help Campus Garden as part of Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina for Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters took part in DESK, a student-led initiative that produces custom-painted desks for local elementary school students, as part of Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters helped clean out and organize stacks of old records at Community Care Center for Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters tidied up Odd Fellows Historic Cemetery for Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

Face to Face attendees gathered for a reception following David Brooks' presentation on February 27, 2025, with featured remarks from Dr. Michael Lamb, Executive Director of the for Leadership and Character, and Roscoe Bell ('23), Program Coordinator for the Program for Leadership and Character. The pair linked Brooks' points to the work happening in leadership and character at Wake Forest and discussed how the University is empowering students to see and serve humanity.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters gathered for a park clean-up as part of Pro Humanitate Days, WFU's annual days of service, on April 6, 2022.

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Meet the WAKEWinston-Salem Team

Elizabeth Marsh (’07), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, leads Wake Forest’s Winston-Salem community alongside Philanthropy & Donor Engagement Officers Geoff Puttkammer and Anna Baker. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!

Elizabeth Marsh (’07)
marshev@wfu.edu
336.758.3064

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Geoff Puttkammer
puttkag@wfu.edu
336.758.6242

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Anna Baker
bakera@wfu.edu
336.758.5413

Learn More about Anna

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