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 07
San Francisco - Deacs Discuss: Technology in San Francisco Dinner
6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Are you a Wake Forest alum working in Tech in San Francisco? You’re invited to Deacs Discuss: Technology in San Francisco, an opportunity to join your fellow Tech Industry Deacs for a relaxed evening of great food and even better conversation! This dinner will be hosted by WFU alumna Rachel Lord ('13), who currently works in Global Partner Development at Snowflake in San Francisco. Whether you want to discuss the shifting landscape of the field or simply want to meet other Wake Forest alumni in your industry, there is a seat waiting for you. What You Need to Know: Cost will be pay-your-own-way, hosted at an affordable, cafe-style restaurant. Limited capacity and the small group setting ensures everyone can connect. Dinner will be hosted at a restaurant near Hayes Valley/Civic Center. After you register, you will receive the address and more specific information about meeting via email. By signing up for this event, you are making a commitment to showing up - this is a small dinner, so your attendance is meaningful. These gatherings work best with the attendance of all registrants. If you are uncertain about your ability to attend, this may not be the right event for you to participate in. Interested in hosting a Deacon Dialogue Dinner in your city for fellow Deacs in your industry? Reach out to Sabrina Broderick () to learn more. Need to cancel? You MUST email Sabrina Broderick () at least 24hrs in advance. Please sign up using an email that you check frequently.
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!
Oct 16
Alta Plaza Park Family Get Together
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Join your fellow Demon Deacons and their families for a kids-and-adults get-together at Alta Plaza Park in San Francisco! Adults and kids of all ages are welcome!
Oct 16
Tennessee Valley Trail Hike
4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Join your fellow Demon Deacons and their families for a hike on the Tennessee Valley Trail! Adults and kids of all ages are welcome. The hike is 1.7 miles each way and mostly flat, making it conducive to hikers of all ability levels.
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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Julie Gruber (P '22, P '25)
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Rick 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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William Uppington (P '29)
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Lauren Uppington (P '29)
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Corry Watrous (P '28)
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Caroline Weaver ('11)
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Steve Weaver ('09)
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Frank Young ('95)
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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