ABOUT US
WQAQ is a student-run radio station at Quinnipiac University with a participatory environment of departments in music, production, programming, promotions, and public relations, allowing members to build relationships with its community and grow media literacy skills.
Meet the Managers
Emma Spagnuolo
General Manager
Age – 21
Major – Journalism
Hometown – Randolph, NJ
I am responsible for overseeing all radio station operations, including its finances, securities, discipline, and welfare of members. I preside over the general WQAQ staff and serve as a liaison from the station to the Quinnipiac administration, faculty, staff, and local Hamden/ New Haven community. My goal is to eventually become a Production Director or Program Director for a professional radio station.
Sean O’Connor
Events Programming Manager
Age – 21
Major – FTM
Hometown – Andover, MA
My goal as events manager is to provide a fantastic experience to both members of WQAQ and the Quinnipiac community; I love to give back to them, as well as growing our WQAQ family with each event.
Future bio…
Tyler Main
Age – 20
Major – Film
Hometown –
I’m mostly in charge of audio production for the station. This includes directing the production show intros, sweepers, commercials, and other audio for the station.
Audio Production Manager
Tom Conley-Wilson III
Music Manager
Age – 21
Major – Media Studies
Hometown – Rockland, MA
In charge of reaching out to labels and artists regarding music for our rotation. On top of that, we also are in charge of two concerts per year. My main goal for the station is to make our music selection more accessible for the entire university for everyone to experience how incredible this organization is.
Ana Grosso
Music Manager
Age – 21
Major – Journalism
Hometown – Branford, CT
Music managers are responsible for reaching out to and maintaining relationships with record labels, updating the station’s music rotation and planning a fall and spring concert. I would love to expand WQAQ’s community and get even more people excited about our organization and the opportunities it has to offer.
Matt Dennehy
Promotions Manager
Age – 21
Major – English
Hometown – Queens, NY
Matt Dennehy is in charge of promotions for the radio station. This includes our ticket giveaways and cosponsorships. He is from Queens, NY, pursuing a double major in Philosophy and English. Following is intended to pursue a doctorate in Philosophy. He is a fan of ska, GMOs, and president of the Philosophy Club. He is also currently single.
Dan Bahl
Show Programming Manager
Age – 20
Major – Journalism
Hometown – Suffield, CT
Dan Bahl is in charge of scheduling all WQAQ shows and programs. He also coordinates the show review board, which keeps shows accountable for sounding professional and conversational on the air. He also aides on-air staff with problems relating to the automation system and all equipment in the studio.
Maggie Smith
Video Production Manager
Age – 19
Major – Film, Television, and Media Arts
Hometown – Massapequa Park, NY
As video production manager, I work with a team to create videos that promote the station and upcoming WQAQ events.
Andy Guistwite
Web Manager
Age – 22
Major – Political Science
Hometown – Flemington, NJ
Greetings! The name’s Andy, I’m a Junior Political Science major at Quinnipiac University. You’ll see me traipsing around the Tech Center, as it is where I obtain currency for doing various tasks. I also dabble in websites and Computer Science.