Wendy Rua ’94

  • Foundation Relations Officer and Development Writer
Wendy Rua

Wendy identifies and secures funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to support institutional initiatives and other College priorities. 

Joining Ӱ̳ College in 2017, Wendy was previously the TLI Program Coordinator (2017-2023). Wendy also served on Staff Council from 2019- 2023. 

Wendy is an MHC alum, with a B.A. in Psychology & Education. Her previous experience includes a diversity of experiences in social work and in the public school system. 

Wendy is currently an elected official for the Town of Agawam, serving as a School Committee member. Born and raised in Western MA, she is also busy raising three sons with her husband, Mario.

Education

  • B.A., Ӱ̳ College

Happening at Ӱ̳

Recent Campus News

The list, compiled by The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe, celebrates the Commonwealth’s leading institutions that are led by women.

In an op-ed for the San Francisco Chronicle, Ӱ̳ College President Danielle R. Holley connects the legacy of alum Frances Perkins, class of 1902, with the federal government’s attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in higher education.

Ӱ̳ College has joined the Liman Summer Undergraduate Fellowship program. Students in this program serve as summer fellows, working with nonprofits and state and local government agencies throughout the United States.