After defending her PhD in November 2025, Dr. Paola Cossermelli Messina (GSAS '25) joined ZUMIX in early 2026 as Radio Program Coordinator, supporting youth-produced radio programming at ZUMIX Radio, 94.9FM. ZUMIX is an East Boston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through music and creative technology, believing that music is the most powerful means of developing adolescent self-identity. ZUMIX's award-winning music and creative technology programming is designed to equip youth with the tools necessary to reach their full potential, while creating a safe space for youth to explore who they are and who they want to be. Through community events, ZUMIX also provides access to top-quality arts experiences for a low-income, historically underserved neighborhood.
