Meet Our Staff

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Ben Coakley (he/him)

Executive Director

gm@ithacaradio.org

Ben Coakley has been with WRFI as a volunteer since 2018, and on staff since 2022. He has served as the station's Executive Director since January 2025. He grew up listening to WXYC and WXDU in North Carolina, and was first on the air on KDIC in Iowa. Ben has spent most of the last 25 years living in Tompkins County, and now lives in Danby with his family.

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Gayle Carbajal (she/her)

Volunteer Manager

gayle@ithacaradio.org

Gayle is a creative professional with a background in media production, digital marketing, and design. Since moving to Tompkins County in 2023, she has been an active volunteer with WRFI and the host of "The Vicious Pink Show". She joined the staff as Program Coordinator in 2025.

 

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Rob Hummel (he/him)

Development Associate

connect@ithacaradio.org

Rob Hummel is a writer, filmmaker, and educator based in Ithaca, NY. He has been an on-air volunteer for WRFI as the host of the Lake Snake Radio Show since 2024.