Meet the Team
Office of Vice President – University Advancement
Email: cherbert@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5038
LIfetime Engagement and Advancement Communications
Email: mellis@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4836
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) 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. Her expertise lies in the development and execution of fundraising strategies that consistently surpass goals, fostering meaningful relationships with donors and stakeholders, and cultivating collaborative, high-performing advancement teams. Cate is ...
view profileEmail: 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
Advancement Services & Information Technology
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: 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. Lisa also serves as a strategic resource for WPI's corporate partnerships strategy and leads an annual analysis of corporate engagement occurring at WPI, convenes corporate-facing ...
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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:Research Partnerships – Facilitating connections between corporate teams and WPI’s faculty, labs, and research centers to drive ...
view profileEmail: 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.
view profilePrincipal Giving
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: mtorresreyes@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6001