Staff
Kaitlyn Devitt
Program Director
Devitt is a Journalism major with a minor in History and Communications. She joined WPGU her freshman year as a news writer and host of Request Live. Devitt’s favorite artist is Lana del Rey!
Giuliana Means
Assistant Program Director
Means is a sophomore with a major in journalism and a minor in PR. She initially joined the news, production and on-air team for WPGU. Her favorite pastimes include discovering live music and curating her extensive record collection. Some of her favorite artists in her library are Lana Del Rey and Led Zeppelin!
Nick Roacho
Music & Engineering Director
Roacho is a junior majoring in Media and Cinema Studies with a minor in Critical Film Production. He joined WPGU his freshman year as a news writer and on-air host. When he’s not in the studio, he’s more likely than not at the movies. His favorite artists include Gorillaz, Billy Joel and Talking Heads.
Cooper O’Kelly
Production Director
A junior majoring in Journalism and English, O’Kelly joined WPGU last year as a part of the production and on-air teams. He loves Illinois and Chicago sports teams, and his favorite artists lately have been The Rolling Stones, Drake and Drugdealer.
Amelia Benson
News Director
Benson, a sophomore studying Journalism and Spanish, joined WPGU’s News team as a freshman, working as a news correspondent and host. She loves reporting on small businesses and “hidden gems” in Urbana-Champaign, and hopes you’ll tune in to WPGU News whenever you’re looking for something new and fun to try!
Jasmine Niedelson
Marketing Manager
Niedelson is a senior studying Advertising and double minoring in Psychology and Business. She joined WPGU last year on the music, marketing, and on air teams. She loves keeping busy and finding new things to do everyday. Her favorite artist ranges from everyone but always comes back to Pharrell Williams and Stevie Wonder!