Office of Vice President – University Advancement
Email: cherbert@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5038
Engagement and Operations
Email: mellis@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4836
Email: bakatu@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4634
Email: kmbadjo@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4679
Email: jbutler3@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4921
Email: rlyons1@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5667
Email: mmaio@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6956
Email: mmaynard@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5606
Email: amcmahon@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5333
Email: avalley@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5697
Advancement
Email: asuleman@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4919
Email: ldrexhage@wpi.edu
Lisa Drexhage is the Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships. Lisa currently leads a team to connect corporate partners with opportunities to engage with students and faculty. She leads WPI’s Corporate Sponsored Student Project program driving WPI’s visibility as the leader in Project-Based Learning. This program strives to expand access for students and faculty to engage in experiential learning opportunities. ...
Email: lferaco@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6675
Email: phuie@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4917
Pete serves as a strategic connector between WPI and the corporate world, helping organizations engage meaningfully with the university’s research, talent, and innovation ecosystem. With over 20 years of experience in high-profile roles and relationship management, he specializes in building partnerships that create mutual value for industry and academia.
In his role, Pete guides companies through a wide range of collaborative opportunities at WPI, including: ...
Email: alabonte@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4138
Email: lmaizite@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5073
Email: tlmarcoux@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6840
Email: cmclaughlin@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6921
Cate is a seasoned professional in the fields of philanthropy and nonprofit management, with a career marked by notable accomplishments. Holding key leadership positions at institutions such as Simmons University, Tufts University and UWMBMV, Cate has spearheaded transformative initiatives that have redefined success in fundraising and advancement. ...
Email: eyoder@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4605
Development & Communications
Email: jcarroll@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4612
Email: ajdealy@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6855
Email: bgeragosian@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4633
Email: kgrady@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4162
Email: jlewis2@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4658
Email: creidy@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6958
Caitie Reidy is the Assistant Director of Corporate Stewardship at WPI, where she supports strategic corporate partnerships that benefit faculty and students. Her work includes cultivating sponsor relationships, connecting industry partners with faculty, and managing corporate-sponsored project logistics—from agreements to invoicing. Since joining WPI in 2018, Caitie has held roles across academic engagement, innovation & entrepreneurship, and corporate relations, with a strong focus on operational excellence and community support.
Email: mtorresreyes@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6001
Email: cwoehrle@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6947