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CLAIRE ALTIZER ’09

Claire Altizer is a North Carolina native currently based in NYC at the Dedalus Foundation. Claire shares her journey with us, from a Scales studio major to helping lead Motherwell’s legacy institution. Registrar & Exhibitions ManagerDedalus Foundation New York City, NYWFU Class of 2009Major: Studio […]


MIKE BAIREUTHER ’08

Mike Baireuther came into his own as a Lilting Banshee during undergrad at the Forest. He recently shared on his path since Wake, from Turner’s T3 program in Atlanta to his current role in DC at Discovery. Supervising ProducerDiscovery Communications Washington, D.C.WFU Class of 2008Major: […]


RYAN COONS ’08

Ryan Coons is a former Lilting Banshee and currently creative director at Struck in Portland. He recently ran us through his journey from aimless job fair wanderer to ad agency creative lead. And yes, we agree his child is adorable.  Associate Creative Director Struck Portland, ORWFU Class […]


BETSY RIVES ’08

Betsy Rives launched into an MFA program only a year after graduating from Wake. After time in DC and New York, Betsy took the advice of a mentor from Scales’ art faculty and moved to Los Angeles. Now a Strategist at Google’s San Fran HQ, […]


MEAGHAN STEELE ’11

Meaghan Steele studied abroad, mastered the Spanish language, and dove headfirst into art history during her Wake undergrad years. Upon graduation, Steele worked internships in museums and galleries before landing in the auction house realm. Speaking to us now as a Sotheby’s associate business manager, […]


JENNY MOORE ’95

Jenny Moore converted internships into job opportunities upon leaving Wake Forest, maintaining a solid work ethic and zeal for passion projects. Now stationed in the renowned city of Marfa, Texas as Executive Director of The Chinati Foundation, Jenny shared her story along with some quality advice. […]


STEPH HYATT ’15

Steph Hyatt checks in with us about her current role in art consultancy, previous experiences along the way, and life in Atlanta. Art ConsultantWendover Art Group Atlanta, GAWFU Class of 2015Major: Art HistoryMinor(s): Communications & Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise DeacLink: What did you study at Wake? […]


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