Faculty and Staff

Jessica Burlingame is the Collections Manager of the Office of University Art Collections.

Jennifer Finkel is the Acquavella Curator of Wake Forest University’s Art Collections. Finkel studied art history at Georgetown University and received her doctorate in Renaissance art at Case Western Reserve University. She has been working in the world of contemporary art for the past 15 years.

Erin Kye is the Art Preparator for Wake Forest Art Collections and Hanes Gallery. Along with University Art Collections staff, Erin has partnered with Wake’s technology program to work towards creating standards for a more accessible environment, specifically in gallery and exhibition spaces.

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Beth McAlhany is a Senior Director of College Initiatives and focuses her efforts on supporting the Arts at Wake Forest.

Steve Morrison is Communication Strategist for the Arts & Interdisciplinary Initiatives at Wake Forest. He uses design, social media, and visual ingenuity to showcase the exciting performances, artworks, and events on and off campus. Morrison received his BFA (Illustration) in 2006, and his MFA (Painting) in 2015.

Christina Soriano is an Associate Professor of Dance and co-director of the Wake the Arts Center. She has taught courses in improvisation, dance composition, 20th C American Modern Dance History and modern dance technique. She excels in interdisciplinary courses that bring subjects like chemistry and dance together and arts literacy in elementary schools.

Maya Whitaker graduated in 2023 as a sociology major with minors in art history and studio art. She has been the manager of stArt Gallery since 2023.

Assistant Teaching Professor Christopher Zaluski is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and multimedia producer. He is co-director of the Wake the Arts Center.

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