Meet the Team

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Nicole joined WPI in January 2018 and is responsible for academic year programs that inspire high school women in STEM. She is excited to be in a position that inspires students to explore new things and help them build confidence to succeed. Before coming to WPI, Nicole worked at the UMass Cancer Walk and various non-profit organizations.

Mary (She/Her/Hers) joined the POP office in January of 2024. She holds a strong commitment to helping K-12 students prepare for college and promoting gender diversity in STEM fields. Outside of work, Mary finds joy in exploring hiking trails and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. 

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Adam joined WPI’s Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs in January 2022. As a WPI employee, he primarily focuses on the coordination of summer programs, such as Ignite, Launch, and Frontiers. He also works closely with other members of the campus community to promote STEM to high school audiences. Adam has previously worked as a Marketing/Fundraising Director for a non-profit. He also brings prior experience as an Admissions Counselor and Residence Hall Director to the table. ...

Jenna’s background is in secondary education where she always loved the interaction with students in the middle and high school grades. She has been in the Enrollment Management field for over 15 years. Jenna is passionate about her work in higher education because she is able to teach and mentor students who are looking to continue their education after high school. Here at WPI, she is constantly amazed by what the students achieve academically as well as socially that enables them to be the leaders of the future. ...

Megan Riley (she/her/hers) joined as Assistant Director of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs February of 2026. Her background is in undergraduate orientation and healthcare administration. She is looking forward to her first year at WPI and is especially excited about the summer programs.