Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Staff Member

Associate Director of Student Development and Counseling

Matt has been with WPI since 2008 when he worked as a clinical intern at the Student Development & Counseling Center before joining the full-time staff. Matt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and holds an MA in mental health counseling from Boston College. Over his years at WPI Matt has built experience with a range of populations and issues, including competencies working with Greek Life, LGBTQIA+ students (including students exploring gender and gender transition), students involved with the dramatic arts, and students who enjoy gaming and other similar hobbies and interests. More recently, Matt has also had the privilege to work on WPI's Mental Health and Well-being Task Force, looking to enhance the WPI culture of being well together.

Senior Grants and Contracts Manager

Nicole joined WPI in 2017 as a department administrative assistant for Computer Science and joined Sponsored Programs in 2020. She supports specific faculty with complicated grant loads. Before coming to WPI, Nicole taught middle school. She has a BA in History from UMass Dartmouth, with a concentration in European History and Islamic Studies.

Director, International Student Life

Colleen has worked with international students at WPI since 2008. She has a bachelor's degree in Global Studies from St. Lawrence University, and a Master's Degree in International Education from the School for International Training. Colleen loves to learn about different parts of the world from her students, and enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, and dog. Every few years you can spot her visiting family in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Executive Assistant I

As an Executive Assistant I, she supports a variety of Academic Advising initiatives. These include, assigning students to their major/second major and minor advisors. She works with Health Services/Provost Office in sending out medical absence or leave notices to professors for students who cannot attend classes. She also works with and supports the Insight Program. She oversees work study students and scheduling hours. Additionally, she handles scheduling appointments for students to meet with assigned advisors. Lastly, she handles all incoming phone calls, emails, drop-ins, office supplies and equipment, to maintain the smooth functioning of the office.   

When students come into the office, along with providing them with academic support, she likes to make sure they feel welcomed and have the sense of a home away from home atmosphere. Outside of WPI, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to cook and enjoy crafts.   

Administrative Assistant VI

Director, Human Subjects Research and Academic Programs

Ruth's work spans the WPI campus from advisors to researchers to the classroom. Providing guidance to students, faculty and researchers in the community on the ethical conduct of human subjects research and advising IQP's.  

Machine Shop/Lab Manager

Events Director 

With almost thirty years of experience supporting WPI events, Bill leads an outstanding team of event planners and staff. In addition to leading the Events Office's many campus initiatives, he manages large campus-wide events and high-visibility programs. 

Director of Disability Support

Copy Editor, Designer

Operations Manager

Director of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs

Lab Manager III

Executive Director

Director of Research Communication

Associate Director of Operations & Director, Math Tutoring Center

Associate Vice President of Admissions & Dean of Admissions

Administrative Assistant V

Director of Operations

Custodian