Upcoming Alumni Events

(NYC) School of Business Young Alumni Happy Hour

Calling all recent graduates! School of Business alumni from the classes of 20212026 are invited to a special Young Alumni Happy Hour designed to grow your local Biz Deac network. Drop by The Perfect Pint East anytime 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on September 16 to enjoy two drink tickets (beer/wine), appetizers, and great company. Your happy hour registration fee covers your event access. For an additional $10, you can opt to donate directly to the WFU School of Business Annual Fund and make a meaningful impact on current Wake Forest students and programs. Every donation counts. Plus, we will have black and gold swag on-hand to share! We hope you can join us and catch up with fellow NYC-area Wake Foresters. You are welcome to register one guest! Hosted locally by Alumni Council member Stephen Klemash (’20).

(Winston-Salem or Virtual) School of Business AI Workshop: Solving Hard Problems with AI

Solving Hard Problems with AI Wake Forest School of Business faculty share how they’re using AI todaypractical skills and workflows that go beyond prompting, which you can apply the next day! “Solving Hard Problems with AI” will be led by Associate Dean for MBA and Working Professional Programs and Associate Teaching Professor, Dr. Justin Martin. This workshop will be delivered in two formats: in-person and virtual. For those who prefer to attend in-person, the workshop will be held on the WFU Reynolda campus in Farrell Hall (room 151). For those who prefer virtual delivery, a Zoom link will be emailed the day prior to the workshop. You must select which format you prefer when registering. All workshops will be recorded and shared with registrants. No AI background is necessary to attend. Open to the WFU community and free to the public. Registration is required. You are welcome to register one guest. We hope you can join us! Additional workshops will be offered in this series. Check the School of Business calendar for details.

(Virtual) The Coach Is In! September 22

School of Business alumni have continued access to career guidance and resources after graduation. Schedule a 45-minute appointment with a career coach for help with resume review, mock interview prep, job search strategies and more.

(Atlanta) School of Business Alumni Breakfast

School of Business alumni are invited to this drop-in style gathering designed to bring Atlanta area Biz Deacs together! Stop by and meet Interim Dean for the School of Business, Dr. Norma Montague. Light breakfast, juice and coffee will be available. Registration is required. You are invited to register one guest. We hope you’ll join us to kick off your day in black and gold! Hosted locally by Alumni Council member Bryan Chitwood (’97, P ’29).

(Virtual) Job Search 2026: The New Rules of Getting Hired [Part I]

Explore how AI, networking, LinkedIn and resumes have changedand what actually works! This dynamic, two-part virtual career strategy series will teach you how to bypass the black hole of online applications, tap into the hidden job market through high-impact networking and optimize your resume and LinkedIn presence using AI and proven tactical positioning. Part I (September 23): Market Overview, Ignite Your Network, & The Hidden Job Market. You will learn how complex the job search and application process has become, why your network is so vital and where to find opportunities that are not on LinkedIn.Part II (October 16): Tactical Resume & LinkedIn Optimization for Today’s Market. You will learn how to tailor your resume and maximize LinkedIn resources to your advantage. Make plans to join us for Part II on October 16. Separate registration is required. While participation in Part I is encouraged, it is not required to register for Part II. Led by Sharron Vogler, Director of Alumni and MBA Career Development for the School of Business. Open to School of Business alumni and currently enrolled MBA students.

(Charlotte) School of Business Young Alumni Happy Hour

Calling all recent graduates! School of Business alumni from the classes of 20212026 are invited to a special Young Alumni Happy Hour designed to grow your local Biz Deac network. Drop by anytime 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on September 29 to enjoy two drink tickets (beer/wine), appetizers, and great company. Your happy hour registration fee covers your event access. For an additional $10, you can opt to donate directly to the WFU School of Business Annual Fund and make a meaningful impact on current Wake Forest students and programs. Every donation counts. Plus, we will have black and gold swag on-hand to share! We hope you can join us and catch up with fellow Charlotte-area Wake Foresters. You are welcome to register one guest! Hosted locally by Alumni Council Chair-elect Lucas Prillaman (MSA ’17).

(Virtual) Biz Deac Power Chats – October

Expand Your Network with Biz Deac Power Chats for Alumni These 1:1 connections are designed to help School of Business alumni build meaningful relationships with fellow business alumni through curated introductions. The game plan is simple; we handle the introduction while you handle the conversation. Our goal is to foster high-value introductions through a low-pressure, randomized pairing process designed to diversify your network. How to participate: Register by noon (12:00 p.m. ET) on Friday, October 2.Look for an email with a virtual introduction to a fellow business alum (by 10/5/26).Connect with your alum to find a time that works for both of you. Feel free to meet in person if youre both local; otherwise, a virtual call works great!Open to School of Business alumni only.

(Virtual) The Coach Is In! October 6

School of Business alumni have continued access to career guidance and resources after graduation. Schedule a 45-minute appointment with a career coach for help with resume review, mock interview prep, job search strategies and more.

(Charlotte) School of Business AI Leadership Series: Lessons from an Advertising Agency Executive

Wake Forest University School of Business presents candid conversations with industry leaders on how their organizations are using AI. This is the first session offered in the Leadership Series. How AI Is Rewriting the Marketing Playbook: Lessons from an Advertising Agency Executive A Conversation with Ged King, former CEO of Sales Factory Professor of Practice and Academic Director Digital Marketing and AI, School of Professional Studies Optional Networking Reception | 5:30 – 6:20 p.m.Conversation with Ged King | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Note: This session is offered on two consecutive days. You are registering for Tuesday, October 6, in Charlotte. No AI background is necessary to attend. Open to the WFU community and free to the public. Registration is required. You are welcome to register one guest. We hope you can join us! Additional dates will be offered in this Leadership Series. Check the School of Business calendar for details.

(Winston-Salem) School of Business AI Leadership Series: Lessons from an Advertising Agency Executive

Wake Forest University School of Business presents candid conversations with industry leaders on how their organizations are using AI. This is the first session offered in the Leadership Series. How AI Is Rewriting the Marketing Playbook: Lessons from an Advertising Agency Executive A Conversation with Ged King, former CEO of Sales Factory Professor of Practice and Academic Director Digital Marketing and AI, School of Professional Studies Optional Networking Reception | 5:30 – 6:20 p.m.Conversation with Ged King | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Note: This session is offered on two consecutive days. You are registering for Wednesday, October 7, in Winston-Salem. No AI background is necessary to attend. Open to the WFU community and free to the public. Registration is required. You are welcome to register one guest. We hope you can join us! Additional dates will be offered in this Leadership Series. Check the School of Business calendar for details.

(Virtual) Navigating the Network

Interested in finding connections using the School of Business alumni network? Let us help you! The Alumni Engagement team is hosting a series of virtual “Navigating the Network” sessions to show you the capabilities of both Wake Network & LinkedIn so that you can connect with fellow Deacs by company, industry or city. This is a great opportunity for those interested in relocating or making a career change. This session is open to School of Business alumni.

(Virtual) Executive Panel: Leading with Edge and Empathy

Join us for an inspiring virtual panel hosted by the Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character. Led by Interim Dean Norma Montague, this candid conversation features two accomplished executives who are actively redefining what influence looks like in the modern workplace. Together, they will pull back the curtain on how to leverage empathy alongside rigorous business acumennavigating high-stakes decision-making, setting non-negotiable strategic boundaries, and leading through change without sacrificing drive or authenticity. Featuring Co-founder and President of CRH Healthcare Andrea Malik Roe (99), and Senior VP of Marketing and Customer Engagement at Flow Automotive Companies, Amy Reynolds (MBA 19). Key Takeaways: How to dismantle the myth that empathetic leadership compromises executive presence or firmness.Practical strategies to turn empathy into a measurable business tool that builds team agility and trust. Navigating the “double bind”balancing warmth, decisiveness and core business authority.How rising female leaders can build career longevity and avoid burnout while driving high-impact results. Open to School of Business alumni and current MBA students.