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 Mount Holyoke 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., Mount Holyoke College

Happening at Mount Holyoke

Recent Campus News

In an editorial for the Globe, Mount Holyoke College Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics Robert Darrow said the bill prioritizes fossil fuel interests over climate action, making it nearly impossible for the U.S. to meet critical climate milestones.

In the Berkshires, D. Caleb Smith, assistant professor of history at Mount Holyoke College, hosted a reading and discussion of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July.”

Nieves Romero-Díaz, Mount Holyoke College professor of Spanish on the Alum Foundation, spoke with New Books Network about the new book she has coedited on the subject of early modern maternity.