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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!

Support Your Community

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

Upcoming Events

Jul 28

Winston-Salem - New Student Reception

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

Join us for a New Student Reception in Winston-Salem! This social event will be the perfect opportunity for the newest Demon Deacons and their families to meet face-to-face and begin building their WFU networks!  *Please note, if you (or your student) are transferring to Wake Forest in the fall of 2025, you are also invited to attend this event! 

Leadership

  • Steve Berlin ('81, JD '84, P '06, P '10 JD)
  • Laura Bland ('93, MBA '01, P '27)
  • Rob DiBella ('88, MBA '97)
  • David Holden ('99, P '29)
  • Shelley Holden ('00, JD '03, P '29)
  • 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 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 […]

Meet the WAKEWinston-Salem Team

Elizabeth Marsh (’07), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, and Geoff Puttkammer, Gift Officer, lead Wake Forest’s efforts in the Winston-Salem community. 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

Geoff Puttkammer
puttkag@wfu.edu
(336) 758-6242

Geoff Puttkammer and Elizabeth Marsh (’07) pose for photos with the Demon Deacon.