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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!

Support Your Community

Reach out to learn more about how you can be involved with your Community and Wake Forest.

Upcoming Events

Jun 17

San Francisco - New Student Reception

6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Join us for a New Student Reception in San Francisco! This social event will be the perfect opportunity for the newest Demon Deacons and their families to meet face-to-face and begin building their WFU networks!  *Please note, if you (or your student) are transferring to Wake Forest in the fall of 2025, you are also invited to attend this event! 

Leadership

  • Brian Melton ('94)
    Co-Chair
  • Lisa Tenorio-Kutzkey (P '28)
    Co-Chair
  • Jenny Brokaw ('97)
  • Matt Coleman ('97, P '29)
  • Monica Coleman (P '29)
  • Tim Kutzkey (P '28)
  • Angela O'Connor (P '21, P '28)
  • Corry Watrous (P '28)
  • Steve Weaver ('09)
  • Caroline Weaver ('11)
  • Frank Young ('95)

Community Spotlight

  • Embracing Pro Humanitate from Home
    WAKECommunities has seen quite a few changes this past year. This very website experienced a makeover in recent months and may look unfamiliar to those of you who have not […]

Meet the WAKEBayArea Team

Dustie Lanier (’06) is the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement and will be leading Wake Forest’s efforts in the Bay Area. 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

Dustie Lanier (’06) poses for photos with the Demon Deacon.