The General Managers
Samantha Merar-Osborne
Year: Senior
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Studying: International Relations & Russian Studies (double major), Studio Art (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2022
About Samantha: Misunderstood genius. Voice of a generation. General manager Samantha can usually be found painting in the Katzen studio and drinking unhealthy amounts of Dr. Pepper while listening to Preacher’s Daughter from beginning to end. Despite having chronic rbf, Samantha would actually be very happy to talk about all things live music and college radio (or anything else!) with you. Reach out to her with any questions, comments, ideas, or new insight on the Russian post-punk movement.
Haddy Greenidge
Year: Senior
From: Abington, PA
Studying: Political Science (major) & Anthropology (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Fall 2022
About Haddy: Haddy spends her time with her head in the clouds trying to soundtrack her life to any little tunes she can find. Normally with a cold brew in her hand, Haddy is always ready to tell you about the history of music in revolutions, the life story of every musician she’s ever liked, or ramble on about why her hometown friends would have done really well in the 90s underground music scene. Haddy has yet to find a genre of music she doesn’t like so if you happen to catch her in her bubble of Foo Fighters, Sly and the Family Stone, and One Direction, feel free to wake her from her daydream to have a chat!
Questions for the GMs? Email [email protected]
The Programming Director
Alana Parker
Year: Junior
From: Portland, OR
Studying: Political Science & Journalism (double major)
Has been in WVAU since: Fall 2022
About Alana: Alana is a junior double majoring in polisci and journalism and she is from Portland, Oregon. When she isn’t in the stu, she can be found next door at the Eagle office or at the Bridge pretending to get work done. Her favorite artists are Mac Miller, Taylor Swift, and Lorde & her favorite song at the moment is The girl, so confusing (feat. Lorde) by Charli xcx.
Questions for the Programming Director? Email [email protected]
The Promotional Director
Julia Royal
Year: Senior
From: Needham, MA
Studying: Public Health (major) & Spanish Language (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2022
About Julia: Julia really likes little houses. In a way that’s slightly weird. She also likes claymation and Survivor. Arguably not less weird. She likes music too I guess………
Questions for the Promo Director? Email [email protected]
The Art Directors
PJ Hogbin
Year: Senior
From: Berkeley Springs, WV
Studying: Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (major) & American Studies (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2022
About PJ: PJ Hogbin is a senior from West Virginia whose first concert was Ben Platt and is far too freaked out about graduating to come up with a good bio for the WVAU website. If you’d like to pay the property taxes on PJ’s 2012 Nissan Rogue, please email [email protected].
Lela Aragon-Rico
Year: Sophomore
From: Bogota, Colombia
Studying: Film and Media Arts (major) & Creative Writing (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2022
About Lela: Lela began their music journey at age 9 when they discovered the hit Vocaloid song Meltdown featuring Rin Kagamine, still ranking concerningly high on their last.fm in the good year of 2024. Sometimes they doodle. Often times they work at AU Library’s Makerspace. They really like fish and making weird little noises.
Questions for the Art Directors? Email [email protected]
The Events Directors
Kaitlyn Chesleigh
Year: Senior
From: Queens, NY
Studying: Film and Media Arts (major) & Psychology (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Fall 2021
About Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn has been involved with WVAU since her first semester of freshman year. When they’re not in the studio, Kaitlyn enjoys making playlists for her friends, drinking iced caramel lattes, and looking at pictures of Adam Driver. If you need them, Kaitlyn can be found in her living room procrastinating the work she has for the week by re-watching The Royal Tenenbaums for the 50th time.
Maddie Ogletree
Year: Junior
From: Fairfax, VA
Studying: Public Relations (major), Business and Entertainment & Marketing (minors)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2023
About Maddie: Contrary to popular belief, Maddie is not that indie boy with the mullet standing across the quad in a leather jacket, but a weirdo freak girl from Northern Virginia who is just trying her best.
Questions for the Events Directors? Email [email protected]
The Web Directors
Emma Davison
Year: Senior
From: Arlington, MA
Studying: Psychology (major) & Public Health (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2022
About Emma: Emma loves libraries, relies heavily on ginger chews, and firmly believes that you can scrapbook anything if you really put your mind to it.
Eva Wallis
Year: Senior
From: Fairfield, CT
Studying: Computer Science (major) & Communications (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2022.
About Eva: Eva is really bad at writing bios for herself in the third person. She loves her collection of IKEA bears (djungelskogs) like they are her children and will take any opportunity to talk about them. She also built this website!
Questions for the Web Directors? Email [email protected]
The Tech Directors
Kelley Kloncz
Year: Senior
From: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Studying: Audio Production (major) & Business and Entertainment (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2023
About Kelley: Kelley is a mere critter. When she isn’t creating masterful songs, confusing sculptures, or off-putting art, you can find her playing Overwatch, learning about the complexities of Religion, or wrestling her dog Spinkle. She’s determined to solve the mystery of Revelations, and spends time trying to understand how QAnon got so popular. Lastly, she has a deep obsession with Sonic the Hedgehog, and collects a lot of memorabilia.
Arav Goswami
Year: Sophomore
From: Leesburg, VA
Studying: Economics (major) & Public Policy (minor)
Has been in WVAU since: Spring 2024
About Arav: Arav is out here doing whimsical musical activities. Be it writing songs, playing with his band, or listening to as much new music as possible – he’s always somewhat goofy with it. This extends to other activities in his life which include weekly volunteering, side quests with friends, and a daily commitment towards converting people into the church of David Bowie.
Questions for the Tech Directors? Email [email protected]
The Music Directors
Myla Pirmann
Year: Sophomore
From: Baltimore, MD
Studying: Business and Entertainment (major)
Has been in WVAU since: Fall 2023
About Myla: Whether Myla’s in her own little musical world or playing rugby with her friends, she is always up to something. That something could include but is not limited to: discovering the coolest new album to add to the rack, forcing people to listen to local hardcore, facetiming her cat Cosmo or drinking her third iced dirty chai with oat milk of the day. Though she is always running around campus you might catch her taking the train back to her hometown of Baltimore to see a show or Metroing to Joint Custody Records for the 5th time this month!
Aarsh Raja
Year: Sophomore
From: Boyds, MD
Studying: Philosophy (major), Environmental Science & History (double minors)
Has been in WVAU since: Fall 2023
About Aarsh:Aarsh likes the outdoors and making things so naturally, he loves folk music. But sometimes that’s not enough so of course he ventures out to other genres too. He’s often at the Dav, playing his guitar Rimbaud, trying to learn a survival skill, at the gym, or working on one of his hobbies. But if he’s not doing that he’s probably on an adventure with some friends or strangers. He comes from Boyds, MD and has a twin sister.
Questions for the Music Directors? Email [email protected]
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director
Jocelyn Motley
Year: Senior
From: Prince George’s County, MD
Studying: Business Administration – Finance
Has been in WVAU since: Fall 2023
About Jocelyn: If you are ever in need of bubbles – this is your person. You can spot Jocelyn on campus by her ever changing bedazzled headphones spelling out her DJ name JoceDotCom. When she’s not in the Stu she’s probably at work trying to hide her AirPods while serving customers, traveling to Brooklyn or LA, at a concert or napping on the quad.
The Outreach Director
Rebbeca Haghnegahdar
Year: Sophomore
From: The Bay Area, California
Studying: Journalism & Economic (double major)
Has been in WVAU since: Fall 2023
About Rebecca: Rebbeca is a sophomore from California serving as outreach director this semester. Outside of WVAU, she loves to dance, bake and explore the city with her friends. She loves all things music, from concerts to collecting vinyls and stalking her friends on airbuds. Her favorite artists include Lana Del Rey, Beabadoobee, Childish Gambino and more!
Questions for the Outreach Director? Email [email protected]