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…
Wake Forest Network Helps Alumnus Connect with Business Partner
11-18-2024
Russ Kratzer (MBA ’18), Chief Operations Officer & Co-Founder, SupplyTrust Technologies
Wake Forest Network Helps Alumnus Connect with Business Partner
Describe your professional journey.
Following my undergraduate experience at Columbia University, I served in the Peace Corps, which sent me to China. I was so inspired by that experience that I pursued a master’s degree in Chinese after working in Washington, DC. Upon completing my degree, I found myself looking for job oppo…
Alum Ensures AI Transparency and Responsibility at NVIDIA
06-26-2025
Michael Boone (MSM ‘14), Manager, Trustworthy AI Product, NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a multinational technology corporation headquartered in California technology company specializing in high-performance computer chips and related software, particularly known for graphics processing units (GPUs). NVIDIA provides the essential hardware and software for many of today’s most advanced technologies, especially in the growing fields of gaming and artificial intelligence.
Let’s start with your current…
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…
Passion for Inclusivity Propels Alumnus Forward
02-14-2024
Aaron Brown (MSA ‘12), audit and assurance senior manager at Deloitte, speaks with School of Business Alumni Council member Molly Rutledge (‘04, MSBA ‘20), about his passion for inclusivity, why it’s important to give back and the importance of treating your job just like a class – “do the research, study and put in the time.”
Molly: Why did you choose the Wake Forest Masters of Accountancy program?
Aaron: Wake Forest has a pristine reputation at Morehouse College – not only Wake Fores…
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…
#YesYOUcan: Alumna finds the power in failure (and tools)
08-11-2023
Tara Schiphof (MSM ‘20)
Tara Schiphof (MSM ‘20), assistant channel manager at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., speaks with Carrie Ross, associate director of alumni engagement, about how she is challenging others’ views of failure with her #yesYOUcan initiative. A former professional ballerina, Tara was recently crowned Miss Georgia, all while professionally upping her power tool game.
Carrie: Tell us about your current role at Stanley Black & Decker (SB&D). Tara: I am an ass…
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…
