Alumni Personal & Career Development Center

Get to know one of our newest Alumni Career Advisers, Zach Stone (‘13)!

Zach currently works as a Director on the Soccer Growth Strategy team at U.S. Soccer, based in Atlanta, GA. Before joining U.S. Soccer, he spent five years at McKinsey & Company as an Associate and Engagement Manager.

Looking for some career advice? He would be happy to talk with you about topics like breaking into sports, transitioning between industries, consulting, deciding whether to pursue an MBA, and navigating career moves, including relocating for new opportunities. He can share a perspective on working across different parts of the sports ecosystem, from teams to consulting to a national governing body.

Read more about Zach and reach out to him for a career conversation at the link in our bio or stories.

https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/networking/alumni-career-adviser/connect-with-zach-2/

Want to check out our other Alumni Career Advisers? 🎩🎩🎩 Click on the industry-based highlights in our bio to explore this awesome group of @wfualumni who have raised their hands to talk to YOU about career decision-making, to offer up advice, and to help grow your network. …

In a 2026 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center with working parents, one respondent said:

💬 “I’m supposed to work like I don’t have kids and supposed to parent like I don’t have a job.”

The demands of working parents is greater than ever before, especially with blurred boundaries for those who work in remote or hybrid job roles. While the flexibility can be great, it also presents challenges.

Join us for our next alumni discussion group on Tuesday, September 15, from 9-10am ET on Zoom where we’ll share challenges with work-life balance, talk about strategies to help manage family and work, and identify opportunities and changes needed to ease the burden of balancing life as a working parent. And bonus: You’ll build your network and connect with fellow Deacs in similar life and work stages! 🎩Space is limited.

Register at the link in our profile or stories!

https://wakenetwork.wfu.edu/events/online-alumni-discussion-group-finding-balance-as-a-working-parent-09-15-2026-0013627 …

Get to know one of our newest Alumni Career Advisers, Syndi Williams (‘17)!

Sydni currently works as a Partner Engagement Manager for YouTube TV and Primetime Channels in Los Angeles, CA.

Looking for some career advice? She would be happy to chat with you about careers in media and entertainment, navigating the evolving digital landscape, and finding your path after Wake Forest!

Read more about Sydni and reach out to her for a career conversation at the 🔗 in our bio or stories.

https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/networking/alumni-career-adviser/connect-with-sydni/

Want to check out our other Alumni Career Advisers? 🎩🎩🎩 Click on the industry-based highlights in our bio to explore this awesome group of @wfualumni who have raised their hands to talk to YOU about career decision-making, to offer up advice, and to help grow your network. …

After discovering a lifelong passion for the power of place, Woody Giles (‘03) has grown to become a Senior Campus Planner at Ayers Saint Gross in Washington, D.C. Balancing complex community consensus, master planning, and university improvements, he is now leading a dream project for WFU! 🎩 Read Woody’s full story in our latest Deacon Spotlight.

Here are some fun facts about Woody:

🌍 He studied abroad in Granada, Spain and accidentally broke into the Alhambra on a hike.

🚜 Woody learned to drive a tractor before he drove a car.

🧑‍🍳 He’s a huge fettuccine alfredo connoisseur!

We’ll leave you with some advice from Woody about developing your personal life habits:
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“Decide what’s important to you and don’t be afraid to put that first. That may be your career or something completely different, but when your coworkers see that you value something, they will respect that, even if it is something outside of work.”

Read more of our Q&A with Woody at the link in our profile or stories! Plus, you can always check out our past alumni spotlights in the “Deacon Spotlight” highlight reel in our profile.

https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/deacon-spotlight/deacon-spotlight-woody-giles/ …

No matter what career stage you currently find yourself in – early, mid, or late career – it’s likely that your job role and/or industry requires you to understand and be able to use general and domain-specific AI tools.

Want to leverage AI to take the next step in your career, but not sure where to start? 💡🚀

We have a new and exclusive ⭐️Alumni Quick Guide to Building and Demonstrating AI Fluency for Your Career⭐️ for our @lifeafterwake followers!

Inside, you’ll learn:

✨ Key concepts to build your AI literacy

✨ Practical ways to apply AI tools to your job search & career growth

✨ Tips for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving job market

💬 Want a copy? Comment GUIDE below and we’ll DM the link straight to your messages! 📩👇 …

Matt Cline (‘04, MD ‘09) has leveraged his foundational education and medical training at Wake Forest to become Chief of Staff at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Today, he leads a unified medical staff model across seven regional hospitals while preparing for the Executive Leadership in Healthcare Fellowship through Drexel University. Read Matt’s full story in his Deacon Spotlight! 🎩

Here are some fun facts about Matt:

⛳️ Matt is an avid golfer and had his first hole-in-one this year!

👟 Being a product of the 90’s, Matt is also a bit of a sneakerhead with several of his Jordans being black & gold.

💛 Matt and his wife Meghan (fellow Deacon) have two kids Bo and Parker. The couple is in the season of life where most weekends are spent cheering them on at a sporting event.

We’ll leave you with some advice from Matt about developing healthy life habits:
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“I would also encourage staying grounded in your values, particularly the emphasis on service that Wake instills. As your career advances and responsibilities grow, having a clear sense of purpose helps guide decisions and maintain perspective.”

Read more of our Q&A with Matt at the link in our profile or stories! Plus, you can always check out our past alumni spotlights in the “Deacon Spotlight” highlight reel in our profile.

https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/deacon-spotlight/deacon-spotlight-matt-cline/ …