President's Aides

President’s Aides are student leaders who serve as representatives of Wake Forest and the student body and participate in a variety of University events throughout the academic year. In addition, President’s Aides meet regularly with the University President, providing an additional communication link between students and the administration. The group was established in 1989 during the presidency of Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. Dr. Hearn was interested in ways to stay in touch with students: to listen to their concerns, to learn from their perspectives and to give him a sounding board for ideas and initiatives.

Over time, President’s Aides also took on a “student ambassador” role, serving the President and the University as student representatives for a variety of University events. Today, President’s Aides represent students who have demonstrated leadership in academic life, student life and community service. The application process for President’s Aides begins in the spring when rising juniors and seniors can apply for open positions. A committee reviews all applications, conducts interviews and makes the final selection.

For additional information about President’s Aides, please send an email to Marybeth Wallace, Special Assistant to the Vice President.

2025-26 President’s Aides

Photo	Name and Description
	Zinn Amos Class Year: Junior Hometown: Frankfort, IL  Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; African American Studies
	Riley Anderson Class Year: Senior Hometown: San Francisco, CA Major: Business and Enterprise Management
	Anisa Arrington Class Year: Senior Hometown: Kansas City, MO Major: Psychology
	Logan Baitinger Class Year: Senior Hometown: Collegeville, PA Major: Communications
	Louisa Cave  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Washington, DC Major: Politics and International Affairs; Communication
	Chasen Cage Class Year: Junior Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Finance
	Sydney Calabrese Class Year: Senior Hometown: Raleigh, NC Major: Health and Exercise Science
	Chase Clark Class Year: Junior Hometown: High Point, NC Major: African American Studies, Communication
	Jessica Cline Class Year: Senior Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA Major: Religious Studies; Politics and International Affairs
	Emerson Coleman Class Year: Junior Hometown: Denver, CO Major: Chemistry; Spanish
	Parker Davis Class Year: Junior  Hometown: Greenville, SC Major: Finance
	Esther Desroche Class Year: Junior Hometown: Orlando, FL Major: Applied Mathematics
	Christopher Dietrich Class Year: Senior Hometown: Wiesbaden, Germany Major: Health and Exercise Science
	Michael Gourlias Class Year: Junior  Hometown: Erie, PA Major: Economics; English
	Davenport Hatcher Class Year: Junior  Hometown: Charlotte, NC Major: Communication
	Mary Hauser Class Year: Junior Hometown: Kennebunk, ME Major: Chemistry
	Ben Hobson Class Year: Junior Hometown: Columbia, MD Major: Chinese Language; Politics and International Affairs
	Anya Huggins  Class Year: Junior  Hometown: Fort Mill, SC Major: Politics and International Affairs; Sociology
	Charlie Kost Class Year: Senior Hometown: Nashville, TN Major: Politics and International Affairs; French Studies
	Grace Kotchen Class Year: Senior  Hometown: Irvington, NY Major: Communication
	Eli Leadham Class Year: Senior  Hometown: Portland, OR Major: Sociology
	Mike Liu  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Beijing, China Major: Economics; Mathematics
	Juan Londoño Class Year: Senior Hometown: Miami, FL Major: Economics; Philosophy
	Edy MacKenzie  Class Year: Junior  Hometown: Wayne, PA Major: Physics; Economics
	Jack Martin  Class Year: Senior  Hometown: Hagerstown, MD Major: Biology; Finance
	Kevin Nguyen  Class Year: Senior  Hometown: Raleigh, NC Major: Communication
	Catie Oakley  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Greensboro, NC Major: Politics and International Affairs
	Mikey Paniagua Class Year: Senior Hometown: Harrisonburg, VA Major: Politics and International Affairs; Philosophy
	Nate Philip  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
	Foster Pierce Class Year: Senior Hometown: Nashville, TN Major: Biology; Spanish
	Jose Policarpio Class Year: Senior Hometown: Havertown, PA Major: Chemistry; Biology
	Eva Kate Probus  Class Year: Junior  Hometown: Versailles, KY Major: Political & International Affairs; History
	Allison Richards Class Year: Junior Hometown: Seattle, WA Major: Politics and International Affairs; Communication
	Max Schellhammer Class Year: Senior Hometown: Ashburn, VA Major: Engineering; Music
	Allison Schmidt Class Year: Senior  Hometown: Cleveland, OH Major: Psychology
	Emily Schmitt Class Year: Junior  Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ Major: Finance
	Lexi Smith   Class Year: Senior  Hometown: Bedford, NY Major: Politics and International Affairs; Sociology
	Couriyah Stegall  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Nashville, TN Major: Health and Exercise Science
	Blake Sterling Class Year: Senior Hometown: Charlotte, NC Major: Politics and International Affairs
	Olivia Sullivan  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Houston, TX Major: History
	Yilin Tan   Class Year: Junior Hometown: Fairfax, VA Major: Health and Exercise Science
	Hieu Tran  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Seattle, WA Major: Finance; Economics
	Adrianna Udensi  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Spartanburg, SC Major: Engineering
	Ciarra Velazquez Class Year: Junior Hometown: Middle Village, NY Major: Communication
	Lauren Veldhuizen  Class Year: Senior Hometown: Castle Pines, CO Major: Political & International Affairs
	Amaya Williams Class Year: Senior Hometown: Morrisville, NC Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
	Salima Zeira Class Year: Junior  Hometown: Miami Beach, FL Major: Politics and International Affairs; Religion