Office of Vice President – University Advancement
Email: mellis@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4836
Email: lasjogren@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5348
LIfetime Engagement and Advancement Communications
Email: jjaeger@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5962
Email: cmbrown2@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5838
Email: ajdealy@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6855
Email: jcdevries@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4921
Email: jlewis2@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4658
Email: mmaynard@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5606
Email: avalley@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5697
Leadership Giving
Email: cmclaughlin@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316921
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.Her expertise lies in the development and execution of fundraising strategies that consistently surpass goals, fostering meaningful relationships with donors and stakeholders, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within advancement teams. ...
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Email: jdake@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6163
Email: mmaio@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6956
Government & Community Relations
Email: kakindele@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5148
Email: cdevries@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6716
Email: kmbadjo@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4679
Email: bcomeau@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6971
Email: eagribbons@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6846
Email: amcmahon@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5333
Email: rsnydam@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5278
Email: bouellette2@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6378
Email: jarichards@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6760
Email: cwoehrle@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6947
Corporate Partnerships Office
Email: dortendahl@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5831
Dr. David (Dave) Ortendahl currently serves as Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships for WPI. In this role, Dave oversees the central Office of Corporate Partnerships (OCP) team and corporate collaborations for the university. OCP fosters strategic collaborations and serves as a catalyst for work between industry and academia at WPI. The team generates holistic partnerships that encourage agile solutions and positively impact faculty research and student development.Over the years, Dave has served at both private & public institutions in Higher Education. He has served in divisions of ...
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Email: ldrexhage@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5635
Lisa Drexhage currently serves as Associate Director of Corporate Relations for WPI. In this role, Lisa supports the Executive Director with the administration of a comprehensive and holistic Corporate Relations strategy including a strong focus on facilitating outreach operations and managing projects. Lisa has excelled as a project manager in the non-profit, real estate & higher education settings supporting construction, placemaking and fundraising activities. After 8 years of leading and executing complex economic development and community development initiatives, ...
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Email: phuie@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4917
“WPI is a university with prestigious history and world-changing achievements. Being able to help students who will become part of this history makes me very proud of my role as an influencer.” Within this capacity, Pete collaborates with development and operations to deliver graduate programs and professional development workshops to meet the needs of both individual students and corporate clients. With over 19 years of experience in high profile and strong relationship management, Pete demonstrates the ability to develop and effectively manage WPI’s educational services. Customer ...
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Email: creidy@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6958
Caitie Reidy currently serves as the Assistant Director, Corporate Stewardship in the Office of Corporate Partnerships. In her role, she supports the Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships and the Office of Corporate Partnerships team with account cultivation and stewardship, supporting the university’s holistic corporate partnership strategy to benefit faculty and students. Caitie joined WPI in 2018 as a member of the Academic & Corporate Engagement team as the WPI Boston Seaport Office Coordinator and from 2019 – 2021, Caitie was a member of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship ...
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Email: lferaco@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6675
Email: malicea@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4177
Email: lmaizite@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5073
Email: tlmarcoux@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6840
Email: ksharpe@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6307
Karen E. Sharpe is a seasoned strategist and fundraiser with 20 years of experience in higher education leadership and advancement.She brings a unique blend of skills honed in journalism, communications, and small business ownership to her work in institutional development. Karen is a passionate advocate for the mission of higher education, and for literature arts, and creativity, believing their power lies in fostering a thriving civil and democratic society.Karen is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and has held fundraising leadership roles at Fitchburg and Worcester State universities and ...
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Email: mtorresreyes@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6001