Raleigh
About This Chapter
AF-Raleigh is a professional development network for individuals who believe in the power of personal liberty, entrepreneurship, and innovation–channeled through free markets–to promote positive social change.
AF-Raleigh events bring the “doers” of Raleigh together to network, learn from each other, discuss key issues, and ultimately collaborate to improve themselves and the city as a whole.
Upcoming Events
Currenly no events. Please check back for updates!
Past Events
AF-Raleigh: Freedom Talks with Jorge Galicia and Think Local Policy Panel
Come hear from Jorge Andrés Galicia Rodríguez about the failures and dangers of socialism as it has been implemented in the global south. Free drinks and food! Are you concerned...
Op-Eds and Coffee with ACC Triangle
AF-Raleigh is joining ACC-Triangle for their Op-Ed Brainstorming event! In-person and online options are both available. An Invitation from Eli Gullett, President of ACC Triangle: As part of the ACC...
AF-Raleigh: Fall Picnic
Join us for a chill picnic in the park. There will be a few games and a football to toss around with friends! Chic-fil-a box lunch provided Please remember to...
Chapter Leader

Chris West
Chris West is a graduate student at Duke University where he is pursuing his Masters of Divinity alongside certificates in Food Faith and Environmental Justice and Faith-Based Organizing. Chris has a degree in Religion, Pre-law from Campbell University and a graduate certificate in Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership from Wake Forest University. Chris has completed the EA Morris and SPN Generation Liberty Fellowship programs. He and his fiancé, Melissa, are both Raleigh natives. They are avid runners who love to explore new hiking trails and local eateries.