Our Shared Vision
The Thrive Collective
The Wake Forest University Campus Life Strategic Vision includes, as one of its tenets, the evolution toward becoming a health-promoting university with an environment where caring for oneself and caring for others is essential to our programming and practices. We are committed to a comprehensive approach to wellbeing, utilizing the Thrive Collective coalitions as well as the eight (8) dimensions of wellbeing to promote a healthy campus community.
The Thrive Collective uses the collective impact framework to address complex social issues by
bringing together a variety of interested and engaged parties from different sectors to work
toward a common goal. Each of the coalitions listed below makes up the Thrive Collective and
works on a focused area of wellbeing.
Together, the groups create a collective positive impact on our community that is greater than any of them alone.
For more information on how to get involved with the coalitions, please email Becca Fuss at
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The Access and Belonging Coalition works toward an equitable experience for all Wake Forest Students by addressing issues related to ensuring students have access to basic needs for academic and personal success.
Coalition Meetings:
- Monthly – Fourth Friday
- 9-10 a.m. (Continental breakfast provided)
For more information, contact Nate French at , Brad Shugoll at or Marian Trattner at .
The Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Harm Reduction Coalition works toward reducing the harm caused by the misuse and/or abuse of substances in the Wake Forest community.
Coalition Meetings:
- Monthly – Third Thursday
- 12-1 p.m. (Lunch provided)
For more information, contact Kiauhna Haynes at or Jonah Neville at .
The Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence works toward promoting healthy relationships and eliminating the harm caused by interpersonal violence in the Wake Forest community.
Coalition Meetings:
- Monthly – Second Friday
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Coffee and continental breakfast provided)
For more information, contact Hannah Dean at or Deb Marke at .
The Hazing Prevention Coalition works toward eliminating the harm caused by hazing-related activities in the Wake Forest community by promoting a healthy joining culture and supporting organizations and groups in practicing positive welcoming and training for new members.
Coalition Meetings:
- Monthly – Third Wednesday
- 12-1 p.m. (Lunch provided)
For more information, contact Gene Washington at or Jay Carroll at .
The Peer Network is a group of highly knowledgeable, well-resourced students who teach, guide, and promote health and wellbeing at Wake Forest University. Learn more and connect to a Student Wellbeing Impact Group through the Office of Wellbeing. There are a group of advisors who meet regularly that support these groups.
Coalition Meetings:
- Monthly – Second Friday
- 12-1 p.m.
For more information, contact Marian Trattner at .
The Physical Health and Nutrition Coalition is designed to work toward increasing physical health and fitness for all members of the Wake Forest Community by supporting and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Coalition Meetings:
- Monthly – Fourth Friday
- 12-1 p.m. (Lunch provided)
For more information, contact Lori Tyson at or Andrea Carlisle at .
The We Are Wake Mental Health Coalition works toward increasing the overall mental and emotional wellbeing in the Wake Forest community by elevating a consciousness of care and connection on campus.
Coalition Meetings:
- Monthly – Third Tuesday
- 12-1 p.m. (Lunch provided)
For more information, contact Denisha Champion at , Ashley Hawkins Parham at , or Zakiyyah Niang at .