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WAKECharlotte 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!

Support Your Community

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

Upcoming Events

Apr 01

Pro Humanitate Days 2025 - Charlotte

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Volunteers will assemble end of year goodie bags for Heart Math Tutoring students! Students in our program receive a gift at the end of year celebration that includes math games, stickers, pencils, etc. as a way to celebrate their hard work in tutoring, and continue practicing their math skills over the summer break. We will ask volunteers to work in an assembly line to assemble ~1,000 goodie bags. 

Leadership

  • Laura Berry ('94, P '18, P '26)
  • Chris Berry ('94, P '18, P '26)
  • Doug Bolt ('96, P '24, P '26)
  • Katharine Bolt ('96, P '24, P '26)
  • Phillips Bragg ('93, P '24)
  • Leslie Bragg ('91, P '24)
  • John Chinuntdet ('88, P '17)
  • Jeff Harris ('93)
  • Adam Holtzschue (MBA '92, P '18, P '18)
  • Davin Juckett ('93, P '23, P '27)
  • Rhoda Juckett ('93, P '23, P '27)
  • Jason Kon ('10)
  • Kristin Lesher (P '26, P '28)
  • Barb Meeks ('92, JD '95, P '23)
  • Meredith Pierson ('07)
  • Geordie Pierson ('08)
  • Will Pittman ('00, JD '05, MBA '05)
  • Mike Simons ('99, MBA '04)
  • Jason Strife ('01, MSA '02)
  • Andrew Tucker ('04)

Community Event Photos

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 […]

Call for Volunteers

Join WFU alumni in helping Charlotte elementary students build foundational math skills and confidence! Heart Math Tutoring is seeking volunteers to spend 30 minutes or one hour per week with a student playing fun, hands-on math games and providing encouragement. Read more and choose a time and location here. See what tutoring looks like in this short video.

Meet the WAKECharlotte Team

Isabelle White (’13), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, and Marty Denny, Development Officer, lead Wake Forest’s efforts in the Charlotte community. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!

Isabelle White (13)
ruanevi@wfu.edu
(336) 758-6232

Marty Jo Denny
colem@wfu.edu
(336) 758-3982

Marty Jo Denny and Isabelle White (’13) pose for photos with the Demon Deacon.