Meet the Team

Mike leads WPI's Academic and Corporate Engagement group. This includes developing, fostering, and managing strategic relationships with industry in a comprehensive manner and across academic disciplines, delivering long-term, measurable outcomes that result in mutual economic value. Reporting to the Provost within Academic Affairs, the group includes Corporate Partnership Account Executives, Program Developers, and the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center. Mike also regularly serves as an adjunct instructor in WPI's Business School. He teaches an undergraduate course in Data ...

Debbie supports the dean of Graduate Studies. In this role, she provides organizational and administrative assistance and manages a range of special projects and activities. Her responsibilities include providing financial management support, overseeing the graduate travel fund, and coordinating graduate student events. Debbie brings more than 20 years of experience in retail and business environments. She is the former owner and operator of a full-service bridal shop, and previously served as a flight attendant for United Airlines. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her ...

Terri A. Camesano has been the Dean of Graduate Studies at WPI since 2014, and was the inaugural full-time Dean of Graduate Studies. In her current role, she oversees Graduate Admissions, Graduate Student Professional Development, Online Graduate Education, and Professional Education. Dean Camesano is also the primary advocate for our 2000+ graduate students, and oversees Master's, PhD, and Certificate programs in all areas of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and Business. Dean Camesano is also faculty in Chemical Engineering, and has been at WPI since 2000. 

Stacy Chiaramonte is the Associate Vice President for WPI’s Graduate & Professional Studies.  Stacy is responsible for strategy development and implementation of student-centric education programs, including programs for post-traditional students online. During Stacy’s tenure, WPI Online has doubled the number of programs offered and grown the number of enrolled students while increasing student support and quality.  Stacy holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a MBA from Babson College.

Catherine Bouthillier is the Senior Manager of Healthcare Corporate Partnerships who consults with medical device and biomanufacturing companies on creating customized R&D and training solutions.  Leveraging WPI’s PracticePoint and Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center allows her to create hands-on, pilot scale development, testing and training solutions for her customers.​ WPI’s ability to quickly access their network of industry experts & students allow for expediated timelines in the research and development of life-altering healthcare technologies.  “Having a ...

“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 ...

Michelle teams with corporate partners and industries to explore collaborative efforts and opportunities to address current and future business needs. Connecting organizations with the WPI community of researchers, educators, and student programs helps companies with innovation, professional growth and development, and access to some of the most sought-after students in their fields. Partnering with WPI means engaging with the breadth of its reputably advanced STEM academia and its unique willingness to work with industry to tailor comprehensive and prestigious programs and endeavors. ...

Professional Education:  Short courses, Workshops & Training

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Danielle for the following programs: Business Administration (MBA), Financial Technology, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Management, Operations and Supply Chain Analytics (MS), Supply Chain Analytics, Supply, Chain Essentials, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering Leadership, Systems Modeling. Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk. 

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Lisanne for the following programs: Biochemistry, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Biology & Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering (MEng), Bioscience Management, Business Analytics, Chemistry, Innovation with User Experience (IUX), Interactive Media & Game Design (MFA), Interactive Media & Game Development, Life Science Management, Medicinal Plant Chemistry. Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk.

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Hillary for the following programs: Financial Mathematics, Fire Protection Engineering, Industrial Mathematics, Learning Sciences & Technologies, Mathematics for Educators (MME), Mathematics for Educators (MMED), Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering for Technical Leaders (METL), Neuroscience, System Dynamics, System Dynamics & Innovation Management. Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk.

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Leslie for the following programs: Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Statistics, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering (MEng), Community Climate Adaptation, Construction Project Management, Environmental Engineering, Global Public Health - Potential Launch AY 23, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Process Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Science and Technology for Innovation in Global Development (METL). Visit my profile to schedule a ...

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Kira works with the following programs: Business Analytics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Power Systems Engineering. 

As the Director of Graduate Student Professional Development, my mission is to design, facilitate, and lead high quality professional development programming that meets the needs for WPI’s amazing graduate students so that they are best equipped to identify their best career fit and develop the competencies needed to advance their careers. I received my PhD in Molecular Pharmacology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and have expertise in graduate-level career and professional development.     

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Lori works with the following programs: Data Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering Leadership, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Essentials, and Robotics Engineering.  In addition, Lori is the Academic Coach for master’s students in all programs helping them to set goals, plan action steps, and make habitual change.

I am an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Global School, Co-Director of the Global Lab, and Co-Director of the Namibia Project Center. I'm a strategic, multilingual, relationship-builder and global experiential learning expert with hands-on experience creating, launching, leading, and evaluating education projects, digital learning products, education programs, and educational institutions in North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. 

“I am an Educator because Education enables Freedom. I am a Systems Engineer because Systems Engineering provides the technology that enables Societies to grow, prosper, and remain free. I am a Systems Engineering Educator at WPI because there I can be both.” Don helps to support the needs of our corporate partners and their students, and is a strong advocate for the advancement of the practice of systems engineering through his efforts with the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and the Systems Engineering Division of the National Defense Industrial Association. Don has ...

Dr. Edvina Uzunovic has more than 15 years of experience with a range of responsibilities in the power systems industry. She has been a vital contributor to the overall success of several leading power industry organizations while serving different roles as a Technical Officer, Smart Grid Transmission Applications, Senior Quantitative Analyst and Senior Research and Technology Development Engineer. She is currently the Associate Director of Power Systems Engineering and an adjunct professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.Edvina has a B.Sc. from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and ...

I have enjoyed a blended career spanning research and development, heavy chemicals manufacturing, healthcare single use manufacturing, and academia.  This experience has provided a unique interface between the theoretical and the practical.  I understand the need for innovation and invention coupled with manufacturability.  I bring this perspective to the classroom and the projects I engage.My research interests span the interface between organic chemistry and biological function.  I am interested in synthetically modified amino acids and nucleic acids and incorporation of those structures ...

Andrew Penniman is the business manager for the BETC, PracticePoint, and CERES, and his roles include operations management, scheduling, billing, and allocation of internal resources needed to provide successful results to the end users, both internal and external.

As Operations Specialist, Allyson serves as the primary on-site expert and liaison for the career services management tool (CSM) and oversees all functions of the database. In addition, she manages the office’s First Destination Report, summer internship survey, and is the primary contact for related data requests.  In conjunction with the Operations Team, she supports employer recruiting activities like on campus interviews and information sessions.  Lastly, Allyson leads several events and career fairs and meets with students regarding Handshake. Prior to this role, Allyson served as Senior ...