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Zach Bradley ’02

Pastor, Brookhaven Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GeorgiaWFU Class of 2002Majors: Economics & Philosophy Brooke Blair ’22 (DeacLink): What did you study at Wake? What year did you graduate? Zach Bradley: I graduated in 2002 and studied Economics and Philosophy. BB: Please walk me through your path […]


ELIZA CUDDY ’10

VP, Portfolio Manager, Head of North America SFSSotheby’s New York City, New YorkWFU Class of 2010Major: Art History, Economics LinkedIn DeacLink: What did you study at Wake? What year did you graduate?  Eliza Cuddy: I was a double major in Art […]


DL:RP SERIES: MATT JAMES (FT TYLER CAMERON)

Hello, DeacLinkers! The DL:RP Series returns with a recent addition, Matt James and ABC Food Tours. The fantastic ex-football player has  enjoyed a surge of support and activity in the charity program, most notably involving former Wake teammate and Bachelorette sensation Tyler Cameron on NYC […]


MATT JAMES ’15

ABC Food Tours founder Matt James recaps his journey from Winston-Salem to NYC, including major lessons about networking, giving back, and hitting your stride after graduation.FOUNDERABC FOOD TOURS New York City, NYWFU Class of 2015Major: Economics DeacLink: Walk us through your path since graduation day, […]


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 […]


DOUGLAS FORDHAM ’95

Douglas Fordham arrived at Wake Forest without any prior exposure to the arts. In the four years that followed, Douglas would realize his interest in both art history and creating in the studio. Now a professor of Art History at the University of Virginia, Douglas explains […]


THADDEUS STEPHENS ’10

Artist and entrepreneur Thaddeus Stephens is a true hustler, having developed myriad skills across his time at and after Wake Forest. Currently running his own business in Brooklyn, Thad was kind enough to walk us through his story and impart some very good advice. FOUNDERBRADY […]


ABBY BAUMAN ’09

Abby Bauman has enjoyed a winding path since graduating in 2009. Starting in PR, on to a development role at DC’s National Gallery of Art, and joining Christie’s New York in 2012, Abby reflects on her journey and shares the advice she’s gathered along the […]


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