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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

Dec 03

Winston-Salem - School of Business Alumni Holiday Happy Hour

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

Bring your holiday cheer to this exclusive holiday celebration! This December, the School of Business is hosting a special Holiday Happy Hour at the iconic 500 W 5th street building in downtown Winston-Salem. This is the perfect spot for a festive holiday gathering! Join local business alumni to reconnect, share in the festive spirit, and make new connections over casual conversation. Your $10 registration fee includes two drink tickets (beer/wine) and appetizers. Drop-in anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and toast the merry season together! Guests are welcome, however registration is required. We encourage everyone to dress in their favorite holiday attire.

Leadership

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)
John Saad ('91, P '28)
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

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters lent their green thumbs to help Campus Garden as part of Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

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

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters took part in DESK, a student-led initiative that produces custom-painted desks for local elementary school students, as part of Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters helped clean out and organize stacks of old records at Community Care Center for Pro Humanitate Days 2025.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters tidied up Odd Fellows Historic Cemetery 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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Meet the WAKEWinston-Salem Team

Elizabeth Marsh (’07), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, leads Wake Forest’s Winston-Salem community alongside Philanthropy & Donor Engagement Officers Geoff Puttkammer and Anna Baker. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!

Elizabeth Marsh (’07)
marshev@wfu.edu
336.758.3064

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Geoff Puttkammer
puttkag@wfu.edu
336.758.6242

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Anna Baker
bakera@wfu.edu
336.758.5413

Learn More about Anna