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
AF Raleigh: Making the HOA Work
Join AF-Raleigh for a discussion on HOA Policy and how you can make your HOA work for you! Location TBA, check back here for updates!
AF-Raleigh: Environmental Dinner w/ ACC & CJM
Join AF-Raleigh for a discussion about community-based environmental advocacy and the role of faith communities! We will be joined by Creation Justice Ministries (CJM) and the American Conservation Coalition (ACC).
AF Raleigh: How to be a Community-Based Environmental Advocate
We are overjoyed to share that we will be joined by Benji Backer, the founder and President of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC). At AF, we believe that we can...
Past Events
AF-Raleigh: Juneteenth Popup
Join us for our Juneteenth Pop-Up Museum and 5K event! Oberlin Village, a community in the heart of our city, has an complex history of racial division and inequity. AF-Raleigh...
AF Raleigh: Digital 5K Day
For a chance to win a surprise giveaway basket, run/walk a 5k and post it on social media with the hashtag #AFRaleigh. Get fit and get some free goodies!
AF-Raleigh: Podcasting Excellence (How to Create Great Content)
Come hear from podcasting experts on how to craft a message, share your ideas, and build an audience around a topic you're passionate about! We are excited to have Caleb...
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.