Staff

As the Director of the LGBTQ+ Center, Antayzha Wiseman (she/they) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment across the entire Wake Forest University community. A native of Lenoir, North Carolina, Antayzha’s deep ties to the region and the university shape her commitment to cultivating spaces where all students, faculty, staff, and alumni feel a genuine sense of belonging.

Antayzha earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Wake Forest University, during which she worked in the LGBTQ+ Center as a student assistant for four years. She went on to complete her Master of Education and built a long-standing career within the Center—serving professionally as Program Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Interim Director before assuming the role of Director. Her full journey as a Demon Deacon gives her a unique, deeply informed perspective on campus culture and the transformative power of inclusive higher education.

Driven by a collaborative, student-centered approach, Antayzha leads the Center’s strategic programming, educational outreach, and student support initiatives. Whether mentoring student leaders, guiding organizations like Spectrum, or facilitating campus-wide educational workshops, she remains focused on building a vibrant, connected, and equitable Wake Forest community where every individual can thrive, matter, and belong.