Meet Our Directors!
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Bella Rocha
Co-Programming Director
Major: Communication - Media Production
Minor(s): Public Relations & Music Entertainment Business and Industries
Favorite Album: Is This It - The Strokes
“I joined the station to build friendships and learn more about the music industry.”
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Dan Karp
Co-Programming Director
Major: Communication - Broadcast Journalism
Grade: Sophomore
Favorite Album: Mylo Xyloto - Coldplay
“I joined the station because of the endless opportunities that were offered to me early on in my college career.”
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Ben Wood
Music Director
Major: Exercise Science
Grade: Senior
Favorite Album: To Pimp a Butterfly - Kendrick Lamar
“I joined the station because when I first found out about the station at club fair, there were so many choices of what you can do, and everyone was very nice and welcoming.”
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Isabella Paladino
Assistant Music Director
Major: Communication - Media Production
Minor: Public Relations
Grade: Sophomore
Favorite Album: Guts (spilled) - Olivia Rodrigo
“I joined the station to become more connected with my school community as well as fulfilling one of my childhood dreams. I have always wanted to edit music and work behind the scenes of any radio. I saw this as an opportunity to get more involved in areas that will support my future career and deepen my education.”
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Aria Capria
Co-News Director
Major: Communication - Broadcast Journalism
Minor: Political Science
Grade: Senior
Favorite Album: Lucky - Megan Moroney
“I joined the station to pursue radio news and to get connected with my peers. It’s been an amazing experience so far and I’ve loved being involved during my time at WP.”
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Brooke Holzhauer
Assistant News Director
Major: Communication - Broadcast Journalism
Grade: Sophomore
Favorite Album: Currents - Tame Impala
“I joined the station simply because I thought that the concept of a college radio station was really awesome. From the moment I first saw the station, I knew I wanted to be part of it.”
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Alex Gonzalez
Co-Production Director
Major: Communication - Media Production
Grade: Junior
Favorite Album: Rumors - Fleetwood Mac
“I joined the radio station because I wanted to see what radio was about. When I found out the university had a radio station I signed up. I’m so glad I did because I have a lot so far.”
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Terri Coppola
Co-Production Director
Major: Communication - Media Production
Grade: Senior
Favorite Album: Harry’s House - Harry Styles
“One thing that stood out to me was how dedicated our General Manager Rob Taylor was to making BNR the best it could be. I’ve loved being able to work alongside him as well as all of the other lovely people who make Brave New Radio what it is!”
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Andrew Gavin
Sports Director
Major: Communication - Broadcast Journalism
Minor: Public Relations
Grade: Senior
Favorite Album: Elisabeth - Zach Bryan
“I joined because of my passion for sports and sports radio. It has always been my dream to be behind a microphone. I love calling William Paterson Sports and talking about sports on air. I’m looking forward to my 2nd year as the sports director.”
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Brian Montiel
Assistant Sports Director
Major: Communication - Broadcast Journalism
Grade: Sophomore
Favorite Album: We Go On - Swoope
“I joined the station because I wanted to commentate sports games. Also heard it was a great way to meet people and I did.”
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Vitoria Rogerio
Social Media Director
Major: Communication - Media Production
Grade: Sophomore
Favorite Album: Wonder - Shawn Mendes
“I joined the station because I found it very interesting and cool when I first visited campus. People were also very excited about it at the club fair, and as I got curious, I decided to give it a try!”
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Alexa Topolski
Website Director
Major: Communication - Media Production
Minor: Public Relations
Grade: Sophomore
Favorite Album: Wiped Out! - The Neighbourhood
“I joined the station to become more involved with the Communication department and to try something new! Taking part in the station has been such a great experience so far, and I’ve met so many amazing people along the way.”
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Chris Smiley
Promotions Director
Major: Political Science
Grade: Senior
Favorite Album: Born Sinner - J. Cole
“I loved the community of people we have here and my passion for music!”