WHRO Next Gen Collective Board

The WHRO Next Gen Collective Board is a dynamic group of young professionals, ages 21-40, committed to deepening WHRO’s connection with the community.

WHRO Next Gen Collective Board

The WHRO Next Gen Collective is a dynamic group of young professionals and creative leaders, ages 20–40, who serve as ambassadors between WHRO Public Media and the next generation of listeners, viewers, and storytellers.

Rooted in community, creativity, and civic engagement, the Collective helps bridge generational and cultural gaps by shaping programming, events, and storytelling that reflect the voices, values, and lived experiences of today’s emerging audiences. Members represent a wide range of industries, including media, education, arts and culture, nonprofit leadership, business, and government, and they bring fresh perspectives to how public media shows up in real life.

Through hands-on involvement in WHRO initiatives such as live storytelling events, community forums, cultural programming, and digital engagement, the Next Gen Collective:

Amplifies local voices and stories
Connects WHRO with younger and more diverse communities
Advocates for the role of public media in a healthy democracy
Helps translate WHRO’s mission into meaningful, accessible experiences for younger generations.

The WHRO Next Gen Collective is not about “emerging” — it’s about leading now. These members are the station’s eyes, ears, and creative partners in the community, helping ensure WHRO remains relevant, trusted, and deeply connected for generations to come.

Why Join Next Gen?

Make an Impact – Help guide WHRO’s community engagement initiatives and ensure public media remains accessible and relevant.
Grow Your Network – Connect with other young professionals and leaders across diverse industries.
Develop Leadership Skills – Gain hands-on experience in board service, event planning, and nonprofit governance.
Be a Voice for Your Generation – Represent the perspectives of young audiences and help shape WHRO’s role in the community.

Read more about our members, meetings, and more below...

Our Members

John Wiley - Chair
Brion D Humphrey - Vice Chair
Shanise Harris - Secretary
Nicole Adams
Yu Chen
Moneka Evans
Monique Gatling-Way
Lauren Greene
Zoe Hardy-Rappmund
Cristina Irizarry Santiago
Giavana Jurgens
Drew Lusher
Rachel Martin
Serena Murry-Webb
Maya Giselle Gonzales Pagtakhan
Janae Thompson
Adam Tomlin
Shawana Ward
Luis Estrada- WHRO Governance Board Liaison

2025-2026 Meetings