Staff

Executive Committee

General Manager

Isabel Durning
Office Hours:
W 11-12, T/Th 12-3

Isabel is a Senior Communications and Theater double major with a Film Certificate. She has been apart of WMUA since her freshman year and served as the Events Director for her sophomore and junior year. She currently has a show called WMUake Up! with Programmer Lucas and her dear friend RJ. She also has a show called Untitled Unmastered with Archival Music Director Brandon. She loves chips, dip and drawing. If you have questions about ANYTHING radio related, feel free to send her an email!

Chief Operating Engineer

Dan Ferreira
Office Hours:
M/W 9-4, F 9-12

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.

Advisor

Carson Cornelius
Office Hours:
M-F 9-5

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. He can be reached at (413) 800-4826.

Programmer

Lucas Wohler
Office Hours:
M, T, W, Th 12:30 - 2

Lucas is a senior OIM major, and has been a member of WMUA since his freshman year. He currently hosts "WMUAke Up!" with his roommate RJ and General Manager Isabel, and loves attention and looking at himself in the mirror. If you have any questions about getting a show, scheduling, or how to get more involved at WMUA, feel free to email him!

Department Directors

Communication Music Director

Ethan Thompson
Office Hours:
Mon 12-2 & Fri 4-6

Ethan is a Senior Marketing major with a minor in Film Studies. He has been a part of WMUA since his first semester at UMass. He has been a part of shows such as Airheads with General Manager Isabel and guest starred multiple times on WMUAx's That's Wack. Apart from WMUA, he loves hanging out with friends, listening and collecting music, and (as the minor implies) watching movies (also work at Amherst Cinema). If you have any questions or are interested in the music department, do not hesitate to reach out anytime!

Events Director

Lyvia Migliaccio
Office Hours:
T Th 1-3

Lyvia is a junior Communication and English double major pursuing a certificate in film. She's been a part of WMUA since her freshman year, and co-hosts the show Around About alongside her friend Colby. As Events Director, Lyvia crafts a program of events at the radio station for the purpose of building community, providing entertainment, and showcasing local talent. Lyvia enjoys reading, writing poetry, listening to cool music, and watching movies! If you have any questions, interest in events, or just want to talk, you can reach her through her email!

News Editor

Naomi Zwelling
Office Hours:
M W 11-1

Naomi is a sophomore studying Journalism and Communications. She joined WMUA her freshman year and now hosts Eclectic with DJ Owen. She has combined her passion for music with her journalism studies by interviewing musicians, taking photos at concerts, and writing music reviews for the WMUA blog. She loves talking about all things news and journalism so feel free to stop by her office hours or reach out via email (wmuanewsed@umass.edu)!

News Operator

Olivia Doherty
Office Hours:
Tu 1:30-3:30 Th 2-4

Olivia is a junior majoring in English and Linguistics at UMass. She is the proud host of “Decades of the Stage” on the FM Dial, which she’s been hosting since her freshman year. As News Operator, Olivia operates the news broadcasts on WMUA every day at 5:30 PM, alongside running WMUA’s blog and managing features and other long-form news reporting. Outside of the station, Olivia enjoys cooking, rock climbing, re-watching sitcoms, and reading poetry! If you are looking to get involved with WMUA News or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out or drop by her office hours!

Sports Production

John Ruggiero
Office Hours:
T Th 1:30-3:30

John is a junior sports journalism major and this year’s sports production director. He is big Boston sports fan (there he is with the Stanley Cup)! If you like sports send him an email!

Tech Director

Nathan Stevens
Office Hours:
M W 12-2

Nathan is a senior operations and information management major with a minor in information technology. He oversees website changes, record digitization, and our studio equipment. He hosts Amherst Station on Thursdays from 4-5:30. Nathan joined WMUA in the fall of sophomore year and has hosted three different shows since. Outside of radio he enjoys old movies, watching football, and going out with friends. If you have any questions or issues relating to tech don't hesitate to reach out.

Public Relations

Jill Pourmand
Office Hours:
T 2-4 Th 1-3

Jill is a senior Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences major. She has been a part of WMUA since her Sophomore year and co-hosts ‘Turn Off the News’ on the FM dial with her friend Liliana. Outside of the station she enjoys long scrolls through eBay, watching horror movies, and petting her cats Sammie and Cricket. Reach out if you have any questions!!

Finance Director

Maren Morrice
Office Hours:
M, W 12-2

Maren is a senior Operations and Information Management major with a minor in Information Technology. She’s been in WMUA since her first semester sophomore year, and has her own show on WMUAx since junior year first semester. Her hobbies include beaching, swimming, music, and being with her family and friends! Make sure to reach out to her at wmuafinance@umass.edu if you are a business interested in working with WMUA, or if you have any general questions about the position and how you can help!

Archival Music Director

Brandon Martinez
Office Hours:
Mondays 1:00-2:00PM, Wednesdays 12:30-2:30PM, Thursdays 2:00-3:00PM

Brandon is a senior at UMass studying political science and film studies. He oversees our physical and automated music library, hosts our music listening sessions every Friday, and helps make fun video and playlist content for the stations instagram and Spotify profiles. Outside of radio he enjoys NBA basketball, instagram reels, movies, and good food.

Sports Operator

Jacob Repper
Office Hours:
M/W: 1-4

Jacob Repper is a junior sports journalism major and has been a member of 91.1 WMUA since his freshman year. Jacob broadcasts football and hockey on the radio and calls a variety of different sports on ESPN+. He is a big New York sports fan and loves hiking, fishing, and working out.

Production Director

Rudy Lucier
Office Hours:
Monday: 10:15-12:15, Friday: 12:15- 2:15

Rudy is a senior Communication and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences major. He has a show, Small Talk, with dear friends Jon and Riley, where they discuss stories based on a vague theme such as aging, buildings, and heat. He loves to make PSAs and hopes you do too– if so, come to production committee Mondays 4-6. Outside of the station, he enjoys graphic design, biking, and watching movies. Please reach out if you have any Audition or production related questions!

Training Director

Grace Lei
Office Hours:
W/Th (12-2)

Grace is a junior Public Health and Economics double major. She joined WMUA her freshman year and currently hosts Nonchalant Noises on the FM Dial and All In! on WMUAx with her friend Ben! Outside of WMUA she is always listening to music, cooking up a crazy meal, or hanging out with friends. If you are interested in getting broadcast trained or have any questions relating to that you can reach out to her!

Podcast Director

Sophia Loparco
Office Hours:
Tu/Th 2-4pm

Sophia is a Senior Sport Management and Communication major, who joined WMUA last sophomore year and runs Rock Lobster on Wednesdays. Outside of radio, she enjoys playing chess, modifying her home with projects beyond her current skill set, and crocheting. If you are interested in getting involved in the new WMUA Podcast program, Sophia would be happy to answer any questions!

Temporary location for WMUA's podcast website link: https://wmuapodcast.wixsite.com/wmua-amherst