Fr. David McCanless
Chaplain
Fr. David is from Salisbury, NC and graduated with a BA from Wake Forest in 2007. After college he entered seminary, and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Charlotte in 2016. His first assignment was to pursue graduate studies in Biblical Theology at the Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. Since then, he has served in several parishes, including the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Charlotte, the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Asheville, and Our Lady of Mercy in Winston-Salem. He has served as the Catholic Chaplain at Wake Forest since 2024.
Email: mccanldr@wfu.edu
Student Leadership
Sophia Damian
President
Hometown: Wake Forest, NC
Major: Economics
Dom Waugh
Vice President
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Major: Computer Science
Kevin Lee
Treasurer
Hometown: Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey
Major: Accounting
Lily Engles
Secretary
Hometown: Denver, CO
Major: Economics
Emily McClelland
Servant Leadership Team
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Major: Psychology
Helene Phelan
Servant Leadership Team
Hometown: Melrose, MA
Major: Chemistry
Hannah Winn
Servant Leadership Team
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Major: Psychology
Tino Preldakaj
Servant Leadership Team
Hometown: Scarsdale, NY
Major: Finance
Jack Anderson
Servant Leadership Team
Hometown: Information Coming Soon
Major: Information Coming Soon
Justin Kontul
Servant Leadership Team
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Accounting
FOCUS Missionary Team
Mary Wilson Screws
Mary Wilson grew up in Memphis, TN, and studied Neuroscience and Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt University. Through faithful friends and the Sacraments, she encountered Christ’s personal love and never-ending mercy, inspiring her to become a FOCUS missionary. After serving as a missionary for one year at Auburn University and one year at Duke University, Mary Wilson is stepping into the role of FOCUS Team Director at Wake Forest. She is excited to grow in friendship and live the reality of the Resurrection alongside one another!
Charles May
Charles grew up all across the United States but he calls Vine Grove Kentucky home. He received a bachelor’s degree in History from Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC. While at Belmont Abbey he was pursued be the Lord and by friends and heard the calling to serve the Lord as a missionary with FOCUS. This is Charles’ first year as a missionary and he is super excited to serve at Wake Forest and to share the Gospel Truth with students and to befriend them during their time at Wake Forest!
Bridget Kapic
Bridget was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She attended undergrad at William and Mary where she studied Kinesiology & Health Science. In college, she grew greatly in her love for Christ and His Church through the vibrant and faithful Catholic Campus Ministry at William and Mary. She served her first year with FOCUS at Harvard University and is excited to meet and walk with the students at Wake Forest this year.
Joshua Yost
Joshua Yost, from Richmond, Virginia, graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in Economics and Business, where he was also a member of the wrestling team. During his senior year, a small group of friends helped him grow in his faith and deepen his relationship with Christ. After graduation, Josh returned home to begin his career but felt called to share his love for the Lord with others. He is now a first-year FOCUS Missionary at Wake Forest University, serving with the Catholic Campus Ministry to help students encounter Christ more deeply.
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