Directory

Lyvia is senior at UMass studying Communication and English. She is also pursuing a concentration in Creative Writing as well as a certificate in Film Studies. She spends her free time writing poetry, reading books, and watching movies. You can email her at [email protected] with any and all questions about WMUA!

Olivia is a Senior English and Linguistics major here at UMass. Since her freshman year, she has been the proud host of “Decades of the Stage”, a musical theatre history show, on 91.1 FM. She is also WMUA’s former News Operator. Outside of the station, she enjoys cooking, collecting DVD box sets, and reading SNL cast member’s biographies. If you’re looking to host your own show on 91.1 FM or learn more about the station as a whole, don’t hesitate to reach out to her!

Carson joined WMUA in 2017. Previously, he served as general manager of WUEV-FM (University of Evansville) and KCOU-FM (University of Missouri). He can be reached about general station questions, comments or concerns. When he isn’t at WUMA, Carson is likely watching the Chicago Cubs or Chicago Bears, catching up on a podcast or playing Nintendo 64.

Dan takes care of the in-studio audio, computer, automation systems and transmitter sites. He was a finalist in the 2018 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System's Tom Gibson Award for outstanding engineering. He has been with WMUA since June, 1989.

Amany is a third year biology and psychology double major. As archival MD she oversees automation, physical music submissions (as well as digital), and takes care of the physical library. She is currently fighting a treacherous battle making a digital catalog of current collection. Amany got trained in the fall of her freshman year and has had a show ever since. Outside of radio she is probably climbing, doing homework, or in the lab. Contact her for anything related to physicals, or music in general.

Moses Paiewonsky is a senior international student from the Dominican Republic studying economics & film. He hosted "DJ Mo & The Ten Commandments" last year & now hosts "Saucesomeness" on Wednesdays. In his freetime, Moses enjoys making music, watching bad coming of age films, discussing philosophical quandaries & engaging in general tomfoolery. Feel free to reach out to him via email if anything!

Jason is a junior marketing & journalism double major with a minor in political science. He hosts The Schengen Area at 4:30-5:30 every Wednesday and joined WMUA his second semester sophomore year. Outside of radio, he enjoys reading, long bike rides, and enjoying the world around him.  If you want to chit chat about anything under the sun, feel free to reach out.

Julie is a third-year Marketing major pursuing a career in music marketing. She hosts Down A Rabbit Hole on Wednesdays from 8-9:30 PM, which features genre deep dives and live performances by local bands. She also co-hosts The Sunday Morning Word, a children’s program, airing Sundays from 11:30 AM to noon. When she isn’t at the station, you can find her designing posters and zines, screen-printing, or playing tennis. If you’re interested in learning more about WMUA finances or just want to chat, feel free to stop by the station or reach out at [email protected].

Abhiraj or ‘Abhi’ is an Operations and Information Management major. He is the Music Communications Director for WMUA, responsible for the communication with labels/promoters, charting music weekly, and hosting listening sessions. He has two shows this semester: Whom Street (4 - 5:30 PM) on the FM on Mondays and PIAO (12 - 1 PM) on X on Wednesdays. If there are any questions related to music or any artists wanting to submit music to the station, send it his way.

Shannon is a junior at UMass, double majoring in political science and journalism with a sports concentration. At WMUA, she works as the News Editor, deciding what stories are covered, producing the news, and fielding reporting opportunities. Outside of WMUA, Shannon enjoys working out, spending time with friends, doing puzzles, and watching baseball. If you have any questions about WMUA News or just want to talk current events, feel free to reach out!