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WAKEWinston-Salem 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

Aug 01

Winston-Salem - MBA Ride United Networking Event

11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

School of Business alumni are invited to join the Wake Forest MBA team for a fun networking event with current, incoming and prospective MBA students. Ride United is a 45-minute spin class for all levels. Come spin with us on a Saturday ride followed by beers at Fiddlin' Fish (772 Trade St. NW). If you don't want to sweat it out, simply join us for a toast at the brewery! You are welcome to bring a guest. Contact Executive Director of MBA Enrollment Management & Recruiting, Kevin Bender, at with questions.

Aug 04

Law School Community Happy Hour - Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Staff | Winston-Salem

5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Join us for our annual Law Community Summer Happy Hour! This is a chance for our local alumni to network and connect with current law students, faculty, and staff.

Leadership

John Saad ('91, P '28)
Chair
Steve Berlin ('81, JD '84, P '06, P '10 JD)
Laura Bland ('93, MBA '01, P '27)
David Daggett (JD '85)
Rob DiBella ('88, MBA '97)
David Holden ('99, P '29)
Shelley Holden ('00, JD '03, P '29)
Mickey Kangur (P '20, P '21 MSM)
Tonu Kangur ('87, P '20, P '21 MSM)
Steve Lineberger ('80, MBA '82, P '15)
Molly Lineberger ('82, MA '15, P '15)
Susanne Saad (MA '93, P '28)
Coleman Team ('09)
Keith Vaughan ('72, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)
Lydia Vaughan (MA '71, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)

Community Event Photos

Packing Snack Bags for Forsyth Backpack Program

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina for Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

Face to Face attendees gathered for a reception following David Brooks' presentation on February 27, 2025, with featured remarks from Dr. Michael Lamb, Executive Director of the for Leadership and Character, and Roscoe Bell ('23), Program Coordinator for the Program for Leadership and Character. The pair linked Brooks' points to the work happening in leadership and character at Wake Forest and discussed how the University is empowering students to see and serve humanity.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters gathered for a park clean-up as part of Pro Humanitate Days, WFU's annual days of service, on April 6, 2022.

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Community Spotlight

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Meet the Team!

Elizabeth Marsh, Geoff Puttkammer and Anna Baker lead the WAKEWinston-Salem community. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area.