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Diana Stegall (’88)

Executive Vice President, Rivendell Safety Consulting Oro Valley, AZWFU Class of 1988Major: Chemistry DeacLink: Please walk me through your path from graduation day to your current job. Diana Stegall: I wasn’t sure what I specifically wanted to do after college – I knew my strengths and […]


Suzanna Griffith (’91)

Suzanna Griffith Music www.suzannagriffith.com Los Angeles, CAWFU Class of 1991Majors: Theatre & Communications DeacLink: Please walk me through your path from graduation day to your current job. Suzanna Griffith: I moved LA to pursue my dreams as an actor and singer—took a detour in corporate […]


Victoria Hargett ’20

Theatre Publicist, Davidson & Choy Publicity Los Angeles, CaliforniaWFU Class of 2020Majors: Communication & Theatre Kaylah Bozkurtian ’22 (DeacLink): What did you study at Wake? What year did you graduate? Victoria Hargett: I was a Theatre and Communication double-major at Wake, and I graduated […]


Emily Smith (’16)

This interview was conducted in summer 2020. Marketing & Publicity Assistant at Lionsgate Los AngelesWFU Class of 2016Major: CommunicationMinors: Studio Art & Spanish DeacLink: Please walk us through your path from graduation day to your current job. Emily Smith: Oh gosh, I took many left […]


KELLY LARSON ’12

Kelly Larson catches us up on life since her graduation in 2012. Working for hospitality consultancy af&co as digital marketing strategist, Larson charts the course from Winston, to NYC, to Cali, including tips on life in San Fran + invaluable networking advice. ACCOUNT MANAGER / […]


REHANA ABBAS

Rehana Abbas was certain of one thing upon arrival at the Forest- she wanted to work in the arts. From graduation, she completed internships, PR roles, an MBA at Yale, and development jobs for museums. Now Director of Philanthropy for the Oakland Museum of California, […]


MEGAN O’SULLIVAN ’15

Megan O’Sullivan shares the experiences beyond Wake Forest that led to her current position as the Engagement Editor at Lonny Magazine. The 2015 arts marketing alumni shares the importance of understanding personal strengths and pursuing goals with persistence. *Since this interview, Megan is now working […]


DL:RP SERIES: MARC BLUCAS

The DL:RP Series continues with another inspiring alumni account, written by WFU Magazine’s Carol L. Hanner. Marc Blucas (WFU ‘94) came to WFU on a basketball scholarship, earned a business degree, then banked left for Hollywood. Slam dunk. ‘I HAVE TO KNOW IF I CAN […]


ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ-ALLEN ’12

  Alfredo Rodriguez-Allen came to Wake Forest to play for its legendary Men’s Soccer team. During undergrad he dove headfirst into another passion of his, film. Now a freelance director in Los Angeles, Alfredo walks us through his path since Wake including the realities of […]


MARY LEIGH CHERRY ’97

Mary Leigh Cherry serves as Director at the newly opened location of Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in Los Angeles. In July 2018, Mary Leigh spoke with us about job hunting, owning a gallery, the future of art and tech, and much more. Director Tanya Bonakdar Gallery […]


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