WAKEAtlanta
WAKEAtlanta 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
Dec 07
WAKEAtlanta Lovefeast Gathering
5:30 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
You are invited to experience the magic of the Wake Forest Lovefeast from Atlanta. Wake Foresters in our community will come together to watch the livestream of the Lovefeast from Wait Chapel and participate alongside the campus community. All friends and family are welcome. Families with young children are invited to join from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel for holiday activities, such as face painting, balloon animals, coloring pages and ornament crafts!
Dec 12
Moms of Demon Deacons Holiday Lunch
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Tejal Lalaji (P '27, P '28) invites you to join her and fellow mothers of Atlanta-area Wake Forest students for a casual, festive lunch together to connect and get in the holiday spirit.
Jan 21
Young Alumni Mentoring Group (Atlanta)
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Are you looking to gain clarity on who you are and how your work aligns with what’s important to you? Would you like to do this work while building a strong network of Wake Forest alumni? Since 2013, Young Alumni Mentoring Groups have provided a unique opportunity for hundreds of Wake Forest young professionals to come together for facilitated conversation, reflection, action planning, and to make meaningful connections about life and work. Mentoring groups are deep-dive, facilitated, professional development opportunities. Participants are expected to attend all meetings. These groups are open to alumni who graduated from the Undergraduate College only, in class years 2021 – 2024. In addition to the group experience you’ll get individual coaching along the way and leave with an action plan for what’s next, for you.
Leadership
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Andrew Blaisdell ('03)
Co-Chair -
Hank Bassett ('80)
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Ali Blaisdell ('06)
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Lynn Castle Lariccia (P '29)
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Catherine Diffley (JD '00)
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Christopher Gabriel (P '27, P '29)
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Courtenay Gabriel (P '27, P '29)
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John Lariccia (P '29)
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Caroline Limehouse ('04, MSA '05)
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Andrea Malik Roe ('99)
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Adam Parker ('10)
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Addy Parker ('13)
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Jaclyn Slagle ('02)
Community Event Photos
Community Spotlight
- Farewell 2025, Hello 2029!
It is hard to believe it has been four weeks already since Wake Forest University’s Class of 2025 walked onto the Commencement stage as students and off as its newest […] - A Week of Excitement in WAKEAtlanta
Guest post by Lilli Ward (’25) The week of March 22-29, 2025 saw a flurry of activity in WAKEAtlanta. Sarah Cave (‘89, P ‘23), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement […] - Embracing Pro Humanitate from Home
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Pro Humanitate in Action
WAKEAtlanta started the 2025–26 school year off strong with an afternoon of great company, delicious treats and generous spirits at the Atlanta Kick-off Party on September 7, 2025. Thanks to the incredible bunch who came out to celebrate at Chastain Park, Garden Hills Elementary School received a donation of 21 backpacks full of school supplies. What an incredible display of Pro Humanitate in the community we call home!
Meet the WAKEAtlanta Team
Sarah Cave (’89, P ’23), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, leads Wake Forest’s Atlanta community. She is excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!
Sarah Cave (’89, P ’23)
caves@wfu.edu
336.758.3710