Debran McClean (’93)
Real Estate Professional with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Washington, D.C.–Baltimore AreaWFU Class of 1993Major: Art History Kaylah Bozkurtian ’22 (DeacLink): What did you study at Wake? What year did you graduate? Debran McClean (’93): My name is Debran McClean, and I graduated from Wake Forest […]
RYANN DURANT ’11
Ryann DuRant (BA 2011 in Communication, Presidential Scholar in Dance) Communications Director at the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC This interview was originally published on www.alumni.opcd.wfu.edu Describe your current job role. As a Communications Director for a Member of Congress, I create and […]
Langley Lease ’14
This interview was conducted in summer 2020. Exhibits Manager, National Children’s Museum Washington, DCWFU Class of 2014Major: Art HistoryMinor: History DeacLink: Please walk us through your path from graduation day to your current job. Langley Lease: While in college I interned at a number of […]
SPECIAL FEATURE: REFLECTIONS
REFLECTIONS ON 2018 BY CAITLIN BERRY Gallery Director, Washington DC Hemphill Fine Arts WFU Class of 2009 Next up in our special ‘Reflections’ series is gallery director Caitlin Berry. This heartfelt recap on 2018 is both inspiring and encouraging. Read on and enjoy! 2018 has […]
LIZZIE AXELSON ’14
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): […]
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: […]
EMILY ORTIZ BADALAMENTE ’15
Emily Ortiz came across the ‘hidden’ profession of art therapy after completing a double major in Studio Art and Psychology at Wake Forest. Emily is currently completing her master’s at The George Washington University’s Art Therapy & Counseling program. We were lucky to steal Emily […]
JAME ANDERSON ’93
Jame Anderson has quite possibly the coolest job in our nation’s capital. As an architect for SmithGroupJJR in their Cultural Studio practice, Jame works to bring cultural institutions to life. From designing museums of all types and shapes, converting archaeological sites into museums, to planning […]
GINNY DELACEY LEWINSKI ’12
Ginny DeLacey spent time interning for the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC throughout undergrad. Upon leaving Wake, she took a job with the same museum as Development Associate. Now serving as Major Gifts Manager, Ginny speaks to us about her […]