Meet the Team

Terri A. Camesano has been the Dean of Graduate Studies at WPI since 2014, and was the inaugural full-time Dean of Graduate Studies. In her current role, she oversees Graduate Admissions, Graduate Student Professional Development, Online Graduate Education, and Professional Education. Dean Camesano is also the primary advocate for our 2000+ graduate students, and oversees Master's, PhD, and Certificate programs in all areas of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and Business. Dean Camesano is also faculty in Chemical Engineering, and has been at WPI since 2000. 

Debbie supports the dean of Graduate Studies. In this role, she provides organizational and administrative assistance and manages a range of special projects and activities. Her responsibilities include providing financial management support, overseeing the graduate travel fund, and coordinating graduate student events. Debbie brings more than 20 years of experience in retail and business environments. She is the former owner and operator of a full-service bridal shop, and previously served as a flight attendant for United Airlines. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her ...

As the Director of Graduate Student Professional Development, my mission is to design, facilitate, and lead high quality professional development programming that meets the needs for WPI’s amazing graduate students so that they are best equipped to identify their best career fit and develop the competencies needed to advance their careers. I received my PhD in Molecular Pharmacology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and have expertise in graduate-level career and professional development.

Dr. Alexander M. Wyglinski is the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at WPI since 2021.  In this role, Dr. Wyglinski's activities primarily focus on devising sustainable, scalable, and innovative solutions for enabling individuals to pursue graduate degree programs in support of their professional development goals.  Several of these activities include the creation of an Experiential PhD framework enabling full-time industry practitioners to simultaneously pursue part-time doctoral studies, implementation of interdisciplinary PhD programs focused on emerging areas involving cross-cutting ...

Danny is responsible for the successful marketing and recruitment of WPI’s graduate programs by providing direction and strategy for the enrollment team.  He has a B.A. from Providence College, an M.A. from the University of San Francisco, and an Ed.D. from the University of Nebraska.

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs?Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk. 

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Michael for the following master's degree and graduate certificate programs:Arts & Sciences: Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Statistics, Architecture, Interactive Media & Game Design, Interactive Media & Game Development, PhysicsBusiness: Artificial Intelligence in Business, Business Administration, Business Administration in Analytics, Business Analytics, Financial Technology, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Innovation with User Experience, Operations & ...

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Tom for the following programs: Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Biology & Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Bioscience Management, Chemistry, Chemistry (Medicinal Plant Chemistry concentration), Computer Science, Computer Science (MCS), Cybersecurity, Data Science, Life Science Management, and Neuroscience.Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk via Zoom.  

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Leslie for the following programs: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management, Environmental Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Explosion Protection Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk .

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Liz for the following programs: Combined Bachelor's & Master's (BS/MS), Community Climate Adaptation, Cybersecurity for High School Teachers (GC), Global Health, Integrated STEM Education, Learning Sciences & Technologies, Management, Mathematics for Educators (MME), Physics for Educators, Science and Technology for  Innovation in Global Development, Secure Programming (GC) Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk (via Zoom). Looking forward to connecting with you! 

As Senior Associate Director,  my role is to drive overall student success alongside the Graduate Studies Student Success team.  Overseeing the student lifecycle from matriculation through graduation, my role is to enhance the collaborative efforts between Graduate Studies and our academic and administrative departments, with the end goal being a positive student experience. I also work closely with students to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for their program. Here is a list of programs that I support: ...

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Kira works with the following programs: Business Analytics, Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Power Systems Engineering. 

Once you begin your journey, I will work with you throughout the duration of your program.  My goal is to work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Here is a list of programs that I support:  https://www.wpi.edu/academics/graduate/meet-the-team/student-success-manager

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Elizabeth works with the following programs: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computational Media, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Interactive Media & Game Design, Interactive Media & Game Development, Learning Sciences & Technology, Management, Marketing & Innovation, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Neuroscience, Physics, ...

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Lori works with the following programs: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Robotics Engineering.In addition, Lori is an Academic Life Coach for masters and PhD students in all programs helping them to set goals, plan action steps, and make habitual changes.

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Meghan works with the following programs: Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Explosion Protection Engineering, and Operations and Supply Chain Analytics. 

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Cam works with the following programs: Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials Science & Engineering.

Jane is the Student Success Manager for first and second year PH.D. students.  In this role, Jane supports students on their academic path with helpful information and connection to resources.  She is passionate about helping students achieve their goals.  Jane earned a B.A. from the College of Wooster and an M.A. from Boston College.  

Professional Education:  Short courses, Workshops & Training