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Jessica joined the team in July 2019. Prior to her arrival at WPI, she was at Harvard University managing the student accounts customer service team and student loan operations team. Jessica earned her Bachelors of Science degree from UMASS-Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management. She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration as well as Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study in Non-Profit Management. Jessica has been in higher education for 12+ years. She has experience in the following higher education areas: student accounts, student loans, collections, financial aid and ...

Mike’s primary responsibilities are supervising the Sr. Assistant and Assistant Directors, managing the endowed fund awarding process and overseeing the daily operations of the office. Mike joined the WPI Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in December 1999. Prior to WPI, he worked in student loan collections and originations for Key Education Resources. Mike has his bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University and his MBA from Anna Maria. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, baking, and is a fan of all things Disney.

Hailey joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in March 2022. Hailey is responsible for awarding students with last names starting with HP – MC. Her other responsibilities include managing all state grants and administering financial aid for WPI's graduate student population and assisting with the financial literacy program. Hailey earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and her MBA from Anna Maria College. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with family.

Bridget joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy team in January 2020.  Bridget is responsible for awarding all first year international student applicants as well as all students enrolled for 5 years or more as an undergraduate.  She also manages our office front line Financial Aid Counselor team.

Anne joined the WPI Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in 2014. Anne provides administrative support for the department, customer service to students and their families over the phone as well as walk-ins.  Anne received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UMass Lowell. Anne has 20+ years in the banking and customer service industry. In her spare time Anne teaches piano and enjoys reading, walking and gardening.

Preferred name: Gina Havel Palmatier.  Gina came to WPI in 2021 as a member of the SAFL Front line team and was recently promoted to Assistant Director.  Gina is responsible for awarding all undergraduate students with last names starting with MD – SA.  She is also responsible for awarding all ROTC awards, Managing the Federal Work Study program, Administering the Tuition Exchange program, and awarding all summer financial aid.  Gina earned her Bachelors of Arts degree (1991) and Masters in Education, Higher Education Administration (2006) from the University of Texas at ...

Jackie joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in October 2015. Jackie is responsible for awarding all undergraduate students with last names starting with SB – Z.  She manages the Pell Grant program and manages all external reporting for the office. Jackie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Stonehill College. Prior to WPI, she worked in the human resources field for twelve years

Paul joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy team in January 2022. His role here at WPI is helping students and their families over the phone as well as walk-ins.  Paul has 10+ years’ experience in billing and customer service.   

Casey joined the WPI Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in May of 2022. She is responsible for awarding students with last names starting with A-C and managing the financial literacy program. Prior to joining WPI, Casey worked as a teacher. Casey is passionate about educational accessibility and excited to be a part of the financial aid team.