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WAKETriangle 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

Sep 24

Raleigh - School of Business Alumni Happy Hour

6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

School of Business alumni—come raise a glass with us at a laid-back networking event designed to grow your local Biz Deac circle. We’ve got your evening covered with two drink tickets, tasty appetizers and great company (included in your $10 registration fee). Drop in anytime between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.—stay for a few minutes or the whole time! We can't wait to catch up and connect.

Leadership

John Matthews ('95, P '23, P '26, P '29)
Co-Chair
Tish Turner ('94)
Co-Chair
David Ammons ('85, P '14)
Perry Bailey ('13, MSM '14, MBA '18)
James Bailey (JD '14)
Hani Brooks ('90, P '22, P '26)
Paul Flick ('83, JD '86)
Jane Folk ('81, P '19, P '24 MAHS)
Gary Folk ('81, P '19, P '24 MAHS)
Stillman Hanson ('94, P '24, P '25 JD, P '25 MSA)
Lara Hanson ('93, P '24, P '25 JD, P '25 MSA)
Jordan Janis ('17, MSM '18)
Elizabeth Matthews ('94, P '23, P '26, P '29)
Kathy Pretzer ('95, P '28)
Bob Ramseur ('92, JD '95, P '23, P '24 MSA)
Amanda Ramseur (P '23, P '24 MSA)
Jule Smith ('91, MBA '96, P '26)
Alisa Smith (P '26)
Brad Wilson (JD '78, P '08)

Community Event Photos

Incoming Wake Forest Class of 2029 students from the Triangle gathered for a New Student Reception on August 5, 2025.

Incoming Wake Foresters, their families, and WFU staff mingled outside at the Raleigh NSR.

Wake Foresters in Chapel Hill gathered for drinks and discussion about the exciting work being done in the ZSR Library's special collections archive, with remarks from Tanya Zanish-Belcher, Director of Special Collections & Archives. Hosts Stacy ('08) and Dan ('07) McCoy displayed their vintage WFU flag and collection of Howlers for guests to look through.

Raleigh Wake Foresters met at Lynnwood Brewing Concern for a happy hour and Backpack Buddies supply drive as part of Pro Humanitate Days 2018.

Raleigh Wake Foresters gathered donations for Backpack Buddies, a nonprofit that provides food-insecure children with weekend meals throughout the school year, as part of Pro Humanitate Days 2018.

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Community Spotlight

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Meet the WAKETriangle Team

Web Alexander (’88, P ’20) and Lee Norris (’04) are the Associate Directors of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement leading Wake Forest’s efforts in the Triangle community. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!

Web Alexander (’88, P ’20)
alexanwe@wfu.edu
(336) 758-6991

Learn More about Web

Lee Norris (’04)
norrislm@wfu.edu
(336) 758-3699

Learn More about Lee