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Cracking the Code

Matt Zakreski (’06) is helping neurodivergent (including gifted) kids and teens navigate the “neurotypical” world.
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From Camper to Camp Grandma

At Eagle’s Nest Camp, Noni Waite-Kucera (’83, P ’14, P ’14) builds community for generations of children.
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Bringing It Home

Abrea Armstrong (MSM ’16) is tapping her wide-ranging experience to build awareness and appreciation of Winston-Salem’s Black history and culture.
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Day of Remembrance

A veteran and alumnus pays tribute to those lost in Afghanistan
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Expanding Access

Through Alliance Medical Ministry, Pete Tannenbaum (JD ’87) seeks to close the health-care gap.
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An unexpected turn toward Venice

Dennis Romano (’73) wound up at Casa Artom in 1972 as his Plan B — and has spent the rest of his life digging into the history of Venice.
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An Unexpected Career as a ‘Tree Nerd’

Vince Drader (’07) took a winding path to leadership in a nonprofit that works to protect the tree canopy in Washington, D.C.
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Data Driven

Chris Lewis (’22, MSA ’23) had the time of his life leading a group of students who crunched the numbers that helped our famous baseball team excel.
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A Mother’s Day Tale

A former Wake Forest track star and assistant coach with six children shares how she keeps life running with triplets plus.
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The Art Connector

Caitlin Berry (’09) makes public access and community conversations a focal point as director of the new Rubell Museum DC.
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Preserving a Community Story

Nolan Dahm (‘19, MAEd ‘20) is working to restore a piece of Black history through the renovation and relocation of a Rosenwald School in Charlotte.
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Dancing in the Name of Good

Double Deac's remembrances of laughter and friendships weave into a Pro Humanitate dream come true, helping cancer survivors.
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Force of Nature

Photographer Kate T. Parker (’98) couldn’t be stopped in creating a career that led to best-selling books about the power of letting girls and boys be themselves.
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Thriving on Disruption

Leadership expert David Styers (’92) collaborates to help with a book series on making the most of constant change, after a crash course in helping orchestras adjust during the pandemic.
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Saving the West

Ed Roberson (’01, MBA ‘09) finds his place and new voices in the search to solve the critical land and water issues of a stressed landscape.
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Anthropology Adventure

Hex Li (’22) researched and curated an exhibit at Wake Forest based on how she and some of her fellow Chinese students define and create a sense of belonging.
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Running for America

A Deacon with Olympic hopes felt compelled to choose military service after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Making New Friends in Two Hours

Nick Gray (’04) offers his step-by-step strategy for small, fun cocktail parties to bring new people into your life.
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