WAKENewYork-NewJersey
WAKENewYork-NewJersey 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.
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Upcoming Events
May 19
New York - An Evening with the School of Business
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
We are back in the Big Apple, and we'd love for you to join us! The Wake Forest School of Business invites you to our annual "An Evening with the School of Business" reception in the City - a lively night of networking, conversation and community. You'll have the chance to: Connect with School of Business alumni in the NYC area Meet Pre-Wall Street Career Track undergraduate students Chat with faculty and staff from the School Hear from Acting Dean Stacie Petter who will offer brief remarks around 6:45 p.m. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served; your $10 registration fee includes two drink tickets. Space is limited - registration is required. We look forward to seeing you there!
May 19
NYC
6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Are you a Wake Forest alum working in Marketing & Communications in NYC? You’re invited to the first-ever Deacon Dialogue Dinner, an opportunity to join your fellow Marketing & Communications Deacs for a relaxed evening of great food and even better conversation! This dinner will be hosted by WFU alumna Melissa McKeon ('12), who currently serves as Marketing Director at NBCUniversal. Whether you want to discuss the shifting landscape of the field or simply want to meet other Wake Forest alumni in your industry, there is a seat waiting for you. What You Need to Know: Cost will be pay-your-own-way, hosted at an affordable, cafe-style restaurant. Limited capacity and the small group setting ensures everyone can connect. This event is reserved strictly for Wake Forest alumni. Dinner will be hosted at a restaurant in Midtown (Byrant Park area). When you register, you will receive the address and more specific information about meeting via the confirmation message and email. Interested in hosting a Deacon Dialogue Dinner in your city for fellow Deacs in your industry? Reach out to Sabrina Broderick () to learn more.
May 19
Deacon Dialogue: Marketing & Communications Dinner
6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Are you a Wake Forest alum working in Marketing & Communications in NYC? You’re invited to the first-ever Deacon Dialogue Dinner, an opportunity to join your fellow Marketing & Communications Deacs for a relaxed evening of great food and even better conversation! This dinner will be hosted by WFU alumna Kelly Laffey ('10), who currently works in healthcare communications at EmblemHealth in NYC. Whether you want to discuss the shifting landscape of the field or simply want to meet other Wake Forest alumni in your industry, there is a seat waiting for you. What You Need to Know: Cost will be pay-your-own-way, hosted at an affordable, cafe-style restaurant. Limited capacity and the small group setting ensures everyone can connect. This event is reserved strictly for Wake Forest College of Arts & Sciences alumni. Dinner will be hosted at a restaurant in Midtown (West). When you register, you will receive the address and more specific information about meeting via the confirmation message and email. Interested in hosting a Deacon Dialogue Dinner in your city for fellow Deacs in your industry? Reach out to Sabrina Broderick () to learn more.
Leadership
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Jackson Cannon ('21)
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Cameron Cannon ('21)
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Kevin Dillon ('01)
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Kerry Dillon ('01)
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Mark Dunn ('97, P '30)
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Rachel Harley (P '28)
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John Harley (P '28)
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Kevin O'Leary (P '29)
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Kristina O'Leary (P '29)
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Regan Patry (P '27, P '28, P '30, P '30)
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William Sinclair ('07)
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Lexi Sindall ('05)
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Trey Sindall ('05)
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Christopher Taendler (P '29)
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Stephanie Taendler (P '29)
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Meet the WAKENewYork-NewJersey Team
Dustie Lanier (’06), Associate Vice President of Individual Giving & National Engagement, and Lee Norris (’04), Senior Associate Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, lead Wake Forest’s New York-New Jersey community. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!
Dustie Lanier (’06)
336.758.5464
Lee Norris (’04)
336.758.3699