WRFG’s 2023 Staff

Wanique Shabazz – he/him – FCC-Chief Operator & Station Operations Director-Facilities Coordinator

He has collaborated in the certification of WRFG broadcast Airshifters through seasonal broadcast classes. He acts as the Airshifter Supervisor to ensure compliance with FCC regulations & guidelines. With over 25 years at WRFG as the stations Operations Director, he continues to exercise his broadcasting expertise and organizational experience in service with our station. He produces MAPPTIME JAZZ, every Monday from 12am to 3am.

Email : wanique@wrfg.org

Christopher Hollis – he/him – Finance Director

Christopher joined WRFG in 2012 and completed the Broadcast Class in the following year. He was the audio engineer for the Labor Forum program for 5 years and the Operations Committee Co-Chair for from 2018 to 2020. Most recently he has acted as the Broadcast Coordinator alongside Amiel Tomlin in enhancing the station’s broadcasting efforts during the pandemic. He brings his community engagement and organizational experience to the position. He is currently co-producer of Rhythm and Resistance, every Friday from 10am to 12pm.

Email : manager@wrfg.org

Laverne Perry – she/her – Development Director

Laverne previously served as the Assistant Director, Artist Relations and Educational Programming at the Rialto Center for the Arts, where she spent 27 years as a Rialto employee. She brings to WRFG her passion in music and the arts, alongside her invaluable knowledge as in events management, artists relations, project and contract management, grant experience, and more.

email: laverne@wrfg.org