Meet the Admissions Team

The WPI Admissions team is made up of many people who look forward to making your visit memorable, informative, and fun! See below to learn more about who you’ll be meeting at WPI.   For general information, please contact our office at 508-831-5286 or admissions@wpi.edu and our staff will be happy to assist you!

The Admissions staff looks forward to meeting you on campus and around the world. Learn more about our staff and regional responsibilities below. Please feel free to email admissions@wpi.edu with questions.

 

Andrew B. Palumbo

He/Him/His

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Email: abpalumbo@wpi.edu

What piece of advice would you give to someone applying to WPI?

Don't focus on what you think WPI wants to see from you. Instead, show us who you are and what matters to you!


Jennifer Cluett

She/Her/Hers

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management & Dean of Admissions

Email: jcluett@wpi.edu

What is your favorite spot on WPI's campus?

The Rubin Campus Center - I like the hustle and bustle of our active campus community. I always run into someone I know and I enjoy opportunities to connect with colleagues or see a student I remember from when they applied to WPI.

Regional responsibilities: Massachusetts*


Eli Beberman

He/Him/His

Admissions Counselor

Email: ebeberman@wpi.edu

What piece of advice would you give someone applying to WPI?

Show us your personality! We want to see the whole picture of who you are in your application, so don’t be afraid to submit extra items or talk about your passions. If you’re ever unsure of what to share, don’t hesitate to reach out to our office; we’re always here to help!

Regional responsibilities: Massachusetts*, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Wisconsin


Kate Bellaud

She/Her/Hers

Director of Campus Visits and Events

Email: kbellaud@wpi.edu

What piece of advice would you give someone applying to WPI?

Don't hesitate to reach out to admissions along the way to get all of your questions answered. We are here for you!

Regional responsibilities: Connecticut*, Massachusetts*


Emily Bukow

She/Her/Hers

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions

Email: eabukow@wpi.edu

What do you love about Worcester?

One of my favorite spots to visit is the Worcester Art Museum (WAM), which is only a few blocks from campus and free for students! It is a beautiful museum and there are always new exhibits to see.

Regional responsibilities: Connecticut*, Massachusetts*


Ian Capozzoli

He/Him/His

Assistant Director of Admissions

Email: imcapozzoli@wpi.edu

What is your favorite spot on WPI's campus?

The Fountain/Reunion Plaza. It's a beautiful space right at the heart of campus where students get to congregate, promote their clubs and organizations, and pet goats once a year. It's very unique to WPI!

Regional responsibilities: California (Southern, Los Angeles/San Diego), Connecticut*, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee


Julie Chapman

She/Her/Hers

Director of Transfer Admissions & Recruitment Partnerships

Email: chapman@wpi.edu

What do you love about Worcester?

What I love about Worcester is the food. There are so many great areas of the city to grab a bite to eat: Shrewsbury Street, the Canal District and Polar Park area, Downtown near the Hanover Theater and Worcester Commons, and Highland Street near campus. Worcester is filled with awesome restaurants!

Regional responsibilities: Massachusetts*, Rhode Island


Liz Desrosiers

She/Her/Hers

Assistant Director of Admissions

Email: ekdesrosiers@wpi.edu

What is your favorite spot on WPI's campus?

The Quad! There is always something going on. Whether it is a pickup game of Spike Ball, Greek life fundraiser, or students simply hanging out on the Adirondack chairs, I love seeing the WPI community interacting and spending time together.

Regional responsibilities: Florida (Central & Northern), Maine, Massachusetts*, New York (Western & Greater Albany), Vermont


Tyler Gibbs

He/Him/His

Associate Director of Regional Recruitment - DC, Maryland, Virginia Regional

Email: tjgibbs@wpi.edu

What do you love about Worcester?

I love going to see the WooSox play at Polar Park, about a mile from campus. I also love the food; Via is my favorite!

Regional responsibilities: California (Northern, Bay area/San Jose), Washington DC, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia


Vera Grek

She/Her/Hers

Associate Director of International Admissions

Email: vbgrek@wpi.edu

What is your favorite WPI tradition?

I love when goats are brought to campus for Founders Day every November. There really is nothing quite like walking across campus and stumbling into a herd of goats!

Regional responsibilities: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

International responsibilities: Africa, Europe, Middle East


Julie Loveless

She/Her/Hers

Director of International Admissions

Email: jloveless@wpi.edu

What is your favorite WPI tradition?

My favorite "tradition" is when students accidentally step on the WPI seal in the middle of the Quad, they have to sprint to the Gompei statue or legend says they risk not graduating within 4 years.

Regional responsibilities: Colorado, Pennsylvania

International responsibilities: Asia


Elena Morganelli

She/Her/Hers

International Admissions Counselor

Email: emorganelli@wpi.edu

What is your favorite spot on WPI's campus?

The Sports & Recreation Center! It has tons of great equipment as well as rooms for classes, all of which have beautiful views of the quad. Not to mention the (almost) Olympic-sized pool!

Regional responsibilities: Oregon, Washington

International responsibilities: Latin America & the Caribbean, Oceania


Caroline Nicholson

She/Her/Hers

Assistant Director of Admission - New York City Regional 

Email: cnicholson@wpi.edu

What piece of advice would you give to someone applying to WPI?

Our supplemental essay question is worded slightly differently, but it pretty much boils down to, "Why WPI?" This is my favorite part of the application, as it allows us to gauge your interest and understand your fit for our community. A thoughtful response can really make your application stand out!

Regional responsibilities: New Jersey, New York (City)


Stephanie Sontgerath

She/Her/Hers

Admission Counselor

Emailsasontgerath@wpi.edu

What do you love most about Worcester?

Even though I’m not from Worcester, I quickly felt right at home! Worcester is super walkable and has so many amazing parks and restaurants just blocks from campus!

Regional responsibilities: Alabama, Florida (Southern), Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts*, Mississippi


Sydney Trahan

She/Her/Hers

Admissions Counselor

Email: strahan@wpi.edu

What is your favorite spot on WPI's campus?

The WPI Innovation Studio! You can always see some interesting projects that students are working on there, and grab an empanada while you're at it.

Regional responsibilities: Connecticut*, New Hampshire, New York (Long Island)


 

*Several of our counselors share territories within states marked with an asterisk. If a specific area is not noted, please contact our office to find the counselor responsible for your high school.*

 

 

Admissions Associates

The WPI Admissions Associates are a terrific group of undergraduate students you are likely to encounter during your visit to WPI. Admissions Interns are all former tour guides who have chosen to take their involvement with the Admissions Office to the next level. All interns are selected among a highly competitive applicant pool, and they are well trained to answer questions about WPI. Because they are current students, they are some of the best individuals available to give you a glimpse of what it's really like to be a WPI student! We encourage you to get to know the students below and contact them with any questions you may have.

Robert Brodin - Plymouth, MA | Computer Science, Class of 2023 | rbrodin@wpi.edu

Daisy Connors - Reading, MA | Biology & Biotechnology, Class of 2024 | dkconnors@wpi.edu

Patrick Devine - Fairfield, CT | Chemical Engineering, Class 2023 | ptdevine@wpi.edu

Miguel Duran - Panama City, Panama | Industrial Engineering, Class of 2024 | mfduran@wpi.edu

Isabel Nearing - Cochecton, NY | Biomedical & Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2023 | icnearing@wpi.edu

Susanna Oppong - Worcester, MA | Biology & Biotechnology, Class of 2023 | saoppong@wpi.edu

Paul Pacheco - Lowell, MA | B.S. in Psychological Science, Class of 2022 - M.S./Ph.D. in Learning Sciences, Class of 2026 | papacheco@wpi.edu

Matthew Resmini - Townsend, MA | Chemistry, Class of 2024 | mdresmini@wpi.edu

Irune Sesma Matamoros  - San Antonio De Los Altos, Venezuela | Industrial Engineering, Class of 2023 | isesmamatamoros@wpi.edu

Mary Catherine, "MC" Shea - Ewing, NJ | Aerospace Engineering, Class of 2023 | mshea2@wpi.edu


 

Crimson Key

Crimson Keys

The Crimson Key tour guides work with our office to share their stories with prospective students and families. There is a rigorous selection process to become a Crimson Key member and the students who are selected are excited to be a part of this organization. There are 58 current members who come from 12 different states and 4 countries around the world. Your visit to campus will include a tour with a Crimson Key member so be sure to ask about their story and how they ended up at WPI!