Staff

Naomi is a senior at UMass studying Journalism and Communication as well as pursuing a film certificate. Outside of WMUA she is part of SIQ Fash and enjoys spending time with her friends. She is a huge nerd when it comes to all things radio and physical music so feel free to contact her at [email protected] to chat about "official" matters (or otherwise). You can also find her in the WMUA station from 12:30 to 2:30 on Mon/Weds, 11:30-1 on Tues/Thurs, and 12:30 to 3 on Fri.

Abhiraj, also known as ‘Abhi’, is the Programmer of WMUA, responsible for curating and scheduling shows for the station. He is a senior Operations and Information Management major focusing on sustainable supply chains and social enterprises. He is the former Music Communications Director and currently hosts a show this semester: ummm whom .st? (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM) on the FM Dial on Sundays. If you have any questions related to shows and how the station works in general, send them his way.

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 fourth year biology 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!

Keely is a senior studying Music Business through the BDIC program. As the Events Director for WMUA she handles planning and booking events both in and out of the station. She hosts On The Spot on Wednesdays from 2-2:30pm on FM and Running From The Niche Police on Tuesdays from 6-8pm on the x stream. Outside of the radio she loves making music, photography, and creating any kind of craft. Feel free to reach out to her about anything band and event related at [email protected].

Alex is a second year Informatics major from Seattle, WA. They host Off Air on Thursday at 7-8 PM on the X stream. Outside of WMUA, Alex is on the eboard for Students for Alternative Music, playing guitar, video editing and doing camera work for concerts.

Ronit is a Public Health and Data Science double 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 both on FM igainedconciousnessinautumn on Tuesdays (2 - 2:30 PM) and The Background Check (12:30 - 2 PM) on Thursday. If there are any questions related to music or any artists wanting to submit music to the station, send it his way.

Anh is a senior Economics and Journalism double major with a minor in Business. She hosts the show Memory Lane on FM. When she’s not at the station she can be found giving campus tours, hosting econ club meetings, research, and hot yoga. 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!

Sam is a sophomore NRC major who enjoys having deep conversations, and hosts In the Feels on the FM. Outside of the radio, he plays ultimate frisbee for the reigning D1 national champions, UMass Zoodisc, and goes to the dining halls for extended periods of time. Outside of UMass, he loves swimming, cliff jumping, hiking and reading. If you are looking to get involved with WMUA News or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out or drop by his office hours!

Thalia is a Senior Journalism major with a double minor in Climate Science and Theater. Since her sophomore year, Thalia has had a podcast titled Reel Reviews where she and her co host chat about different movies and tv shows. Beyond the station, Thalia can be found playing board games, watching Dancing With the Stars or enjoying a milkshake from Sweets&More. If you have any questions regarding podcasts feel free to reach out to her at any time!

Mikey is a junior Computer Science and Political Science double major. He leads the Production Committee in creating PSAs for WMUA, and has had a show since his Sophomore year. When he's not in the station, he spends his time making short films and music videos, playing basketball, and reading.

Kevin is a senior Communication major with a minor in Sustainable Community Development. He promotes the station through creating graphics for social media, managing merchandise orders, and leading marketing and zine committees. He co-hosts 4 radio shows this semester— The Sunday Morning Word, No Bad Ideas, Poet Talk, and UMass Global, all on the FM stream. What interests him most about radio is storytelling and playing experimental sounds on air. Outside of WMUA, Kevin works at Amherst Media where he gets to have even more fun with public media! In his free time, he enjoys dancing tango

Ezekiel Altman is a junior sports journalism major and has been a member of 91.1 WMUA since his freshman year. Zeke broadcasts football and women's basketball on the radio, calls a variety of different sports on ESPN+ and runs his own television show, UMass Sports Central. He is a big Boston sports fan and loves spending time with family, reading, playing the piano and working out.

Alex is a senior Journalism major and Sociology minor. As Sports Production Director, Alex organizes broadcasts and facilitates communication with UMass sports media and WMUA. He hopes to create a welcoming and accessible environment for anyone interested in engaging with sports at the station.

Daniel is a junior Mechanical Engineering major. At WMUA, he oversees website changes, equipment rentals, and studio equipment maintenance. While on the radio you can find him by the alias "DJ Squared" on his show Broken Amp which airs Tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM. Other than the radio Daniel enjoys video games, hiking, rock climbing, physical music and anything to do with Star Wars. Reach out to Daniel for any inquiries regarding equipment rentals, general tech questions, or literally anything!

Celeste is a junior from Miami, Florida. She is pursuing a dual degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Food Science & Technology. She is responsible for the training program at WMUA and onboards new DJs. Celeste has also hosted a show for two years and been a DJ trainer for one year. Outside of WMUA, she works on long term fermentation projects, reads, and beats her roommates in trivia. Her office hours are Monday-12/1:30, Tuesday/Thursday-1/2 and Friday on Zoom by appointment. Email her with any questions about becoming a DJ at WMUA!