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
Jan 08
Wake Forest vs Stanford Pre-Game Pep Rally
5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Before the Wake Forest vs Stanford women's basketball game, we invite you to gather with fellow Wake Foresters for a pre-game pep rally, then head into the arena together. Grab a drink, some snacks and your black and gold pom poms as we get ready to cheer on the Lady Deacs!
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)
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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)
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Meet the WAKEBayArea Team
Dustie Lanier (’06), Associate Vice President of Individual Giving & National Engagement, leads Wake Forest’s Bay Area community. She is excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!
Dustie Lanier (’06)
lanierdn@wfu.edu
336.758.5464
