Alumni News
The Ripple Effect of Mentorship
06-03-2025
Sarah Bonner (‘80) and Tracie Majors (‘04, MSA ‘04) have forged a lifelong bond built on mentorship, friendship and the art of paying it forward. And while serendipity seemingly brought them together, their shared Wake Forest connection makes their meeting feel more like fate than fluke.
Their paths first crossed in 2013, when Majors was interviewing for an assistant professor position at the University of Southern California. Although their time as students at Wake Forest was separated by m…
Alumna’s Lifelong Leadership Keeps Her “in the Arena”
01-09-2025
Dana Alligood (MBA ’97), Executive Director, WFU Center for Private Business
Alumna’s Lifelong Leadership Keeps Her “in the Arena”
You have a unique connection to Wake Forest. Can you please provide a brief overview of your ties to Wake?
My family connections to Wake Forest run deep. I attended Wake Forest for my MBA, and my husband, Jeff, is an alumnus. But my connection to Wake goes far beyond just my graduate degree and my husband’s undergrad experience. My mother and grandfathe…
Every Connection Matters: How Wake Forest Opened Doors for Leah
03-05-2025
Leah Wyrick (‘22), Founder & CEO, Three Strands Recovery Wear
Every Connection Matters: How Wake Forest Opened Doors for Leah
You are the CEO of Three Strands Recovery Wear. What inspired you to start your own business?
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 16 years old; in 2016 she had a mastectomy and three subsequent surgeries due to complications. At that time, I was young, but old enough to understand that something was not right – I knew I had to be there for…
Alumna Encourages: “There is Never Just One Path.”
03-14-2024
Shana Gregory (MBA ‘22), vice president of human resources and diversity officer at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, speaks with School of Business Alumni Council member Stephen Klemash (‘20), about her unique path to the MBA, how she developed her personal leadership philosophy and the best advice for making an impact, no matter your role in the organization.
Stephen: Why did you decide to pursue an MBA?
Shana: When I moved to the Winston-Salem area, I was in the process of changing ind…
Alumnus Paul Griggs Selected to Lead PwC US
02-29-2024
Paul Griggs (’96, MSA ’97) has been elected by PwC’s more than 4,000 US and Mexico partners and principals to serve as the firm’s next senior partner, with his four-year term beginning on July 1, 2024. Griggs will succeed Tim Ryan, who has served as US senior partner since 2016.
A nearly 30-year PwC veteran, Griggs currently serves on the US Leadership Team as Vice Chair of US Markets, overseeing the strategy and execution of the commercial, people, community and quality efforts across 90…
Alumnus Keeps an Open Mind to Opportunities
04-24-2024
Shaowei Tu (MSM ‘15), senior partner account manager, Global ISVs at Amazon Web Services, speaks with School of Business Alumni Council member Molly Rutledge (‘04, MSBA ‘20) about his perspective moving from Taiwan to Virginia with his family when he was young, working in London for two years during the height of the pandemic and not losing sight of the opportunities afforded to him in the United States. Of his time at Wake Forest, he reflects that it’s “the people I met along the way” that…
Alumnus Believes Mindset Drives Success
04-28-2023
William Wang (‘18), chief of staff and commercial director at Oliver Wyman, speaks with Alumni Council member Solomon Cole (‘04, MSA ‘05) about his experience at Wake Forest, the leaders who influenced his journey and why mindset is the key to success. William is also a member of our School of Business Board of Visitors.
Solomon: After graduating from the Shanghai Pinghe School, you came to the United States for college. How did you choose Wake Forest, and did you visit campus before deci…
Alumna Encourages Women to Pursue Their Curiosity
03-29-2023
Molly Rutledge (‘04, MSBA ‘20), vice president of analytics at Causeway Solutions, LLC, speaks with Alumni Council member Ron Rennick (’94) about her experience working in a male-dominated field, her success as a graduate of the inaugural online MSBA cohort, and her “take action” advice for fellow women in the workplace. Molly is also a member of our Alumni Council.
Ron: What motivated you to return to Wake Forest for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program?
Molly: I…
The Innovative Marketer Reflects on Her Best Advice, “It’s All About the People.”
06-28-2023
Stephanie Jack (‘13), director of marketing and product innovation at Bowery Farming, speaks with Carrie Ross, associate director of alumni engagement about her passion for working with mission-minded startups looking to disrupt their industry. Along the way, she has learned, “It’s all about the people” – who you work with, for and around to reach that common vision.
Carrie: How did Wake Forest end up on your radar?
Stephanie: My brother went to Wake Forest and graduated in 2008. I lov…
