Membership Staff
Of the top 15 public radio stations nationwide, WAMU's individual giving staff is one of the smallest. The Department of Individual Giving comprises the following individuals:
Walt Gillette
Director of Individual Giving
In October 2002, Walt became the Director of Individual Giving for WAMU.
Walt has enjoyed a 17-year career in public broadcasting, serving as a consultant in major giving and philanthropy for more than 200 public radio stations nationwide through DEI, in Minneapolis.
Stacy Anderson
Membership Marketing Manager
Stacy came to WAMU in 2002 and now manages the member services team and direct response fundraising.
Melanie McCarty
Member Service Associate
Melanie McCarty has been a Member Service Associate at WAMU since 2002. She assists members with membership issues and questions, by phone, email, and mail.
Lucy Horn
Member Service Associate
Lucy Horn has been a Member Service Associate at WAMU since 2001. She assists members with membership issues and questions, by phone, email, and mail.
Andrea Leifer
Manager of Special Giving
Andrea Leifer joined WAMU in July, 2005. She served as the Major Gift Officer for the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Manager of Volunteer and Visitor Services at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Andrea is thrilled to be working in the public broadcasting field and for her favorite radio station, WAMU 88.5 FM -- she is a loyal and devoted listener.
Joelle Costello
Manager, Fundraising Projects and Special Events
Manager, Fundraising Projects and
Special Events
