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
Jul 15
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. This event is reserved strictly for Wake Forest College of Arts & Sciences alumni. Dinner will be hosted at a restaurant in Midtown (West). When you register, you will receive the address and more specific information about meeting via the confirmation message and 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. 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.
Oct 15
San Francisco, CA - Deacon Takeover - Thursday, October 15
12:00 A.M. - 12:01 A.M.
This fall, Wake Forest is coming to California - and WAKEBayArea is hosting the party. WAKEBayArea invites you to kick off the weekend at our Thursday evening gathering — an evening with Wake Foresters, hosted by your Bay Area community. Event details for the Thursday evening gathering are still being finalized; however, if you're ready to commit anyway, go ahead and register! ══ DEACTOWN BayArea ══ Thursday, October 15, 2026 WAKEBayArea Gathering Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Tailgate and Football | Wake Forest vs. Cal Berkley *Registration for the tailgate and game ticket purchases are not included as part of this registration.*
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, 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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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)
336.758.5464
