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
Jun 24
Manhattan - New Student Reception
6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Join us for a New Student Reception in Manhattan! 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 2026, you are also invited to attend this event!
Jul 22
Summit, NJ - New Student Reception
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Join us for a New Student Reception in Summit! 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 2026, you are also invited to attend this event!
Jul 26
Southampton, NY - Summer Reception
3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Join us for a New Student Reception in The Hamptons! 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 2026, you are also invited to attend this event!
Aug 06
Long Island, NY - New Student Reception
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Join us for a New Student Reception in Glen Head! 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 2026, you are also invited to attend this event!
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)
Community Event Photos
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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