Molly McDonald majored in Dance and English at Wake Forest. She has since gone on to NYC where she serves as Assistant to the CEO at legendary dancewear brand Gaynor Minden. We spoke with Molly to learn about her path to working with pointe’s most […]
Phil Archer speaks to us from Reynolda House, where he serves as Director of Program & Interpretation. Although he joined the museum immediately after graduation, Phil did break up his undergrad experience to live in Australia for a spell. We asked him to regale us […]
Jim Babcock is the VP of Consumer Marketing at Adult Swim in Atlanta. You may have heard of shows like ‘Rick and Morty’ and ‘Robot Chicken’ – Jim oversees the marketing and branding surrounding these hits and more. We recently got his thoughts on the Wake undergrad […]
Lizzie Axelson is based in DC running marketing and operations at Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens. We spoke with Lizzie to learn how she transitioned after graduation from the Forest. Membership Operations & Marketing ManagerHillwood Estate Museum & Gardens Washington, D.C.WFU Class of 2014Major: EnglishMinor(s): […]
Kristen Becker is a shining example of blazing your own career trail. Working for Marianne Boesky as Director of Museum Engagement, the New Jersey native explains her unique gallery role and the path she’s taken to arrive there. Director of Museum EngagementMarianne Boesky Gallery New […]
Zanny Dow and Brooke Einbender are an ambitious pair whose bond was forged in the Scales painting studio. Together they’ve co-founded Higher Art Galleries, an online platform making the sale of student art more accessible. We spoke with the duo about their time at Wake […]
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 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: […]
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, […]
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? […]
