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 Íøºì±¬ÁÏ 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., Íøºì±¬ÁÏ

Happening at Mount Holyoke

Recent Campus News

Fighting food insecurity in memory of her grandmother

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ student Oluwafadeyemi Testimony Akinkuolie-Ibidapo ’27 is an awardee of this year’s Project for Peace grants from Middlebury College. She will launch a year-round food pantry in her hometown.

Understanding science in English and Spanish

Cerebro 101 is an initiative led by Íøºì±¬ÁÏ faculty Marta Sabariego and Nieves Romero-Díaz that teaches dual-language elementary students about neuroscience and behavior.

Beverly Guy Sheftall named Mount Holyoke’s Commencement speaker

Trailblazing Black feminist scholar Beverly Guy Sheftall will be the primary speaker at the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Commencement. Two extraordinary Mount Holyoke alums, Leslie Anne Miller ’73 and Maria Z. Mossaides ’73, will also be honored.