Meet the Team

Dr. Brittany Frederick (she/her) serves as the Director of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education. She provides strategic oversight for the programs, services, and initiatives that cultivate an inclusive campus community. Brittany also partners with campus stakeholders to identify best practices and implement data-driven decisions that effectively the recruit, retain, and foster a sense of belonging for all WPI students.Brittany's passion for creating inclusive educational environments is inspired by her multifaceted experiences as an academic administrator, public ...

Alesia LeSane serves as the Assistant Director for Multicultural Education and Student Success. Guided by the belief that education is most impactful when students feel truly seen, heard, and empowered, Alesia focuses on creating spaces where students can explore what they value and how they want to shape their futures.Her work centers on designing and facilitating programs that foster community, build leadership capacity, and help students confidently navigate the complexities of college life. Through key success programs such as the Connections Pre-Orientation Program, first-generation ...

 Kalvin Cummings (he/him) serves as the Assistant Director for Religion and Spiritual Life at WPI. Within his role, Kalvin primarily responsible for the coordination, implementation, and assessment of campus spiritual life programs and religious observations. Kalvin provides leadership and oversees all aspects of the Collegiate Religious Center (CRC) and its functions, supervises the University Campus Chaplains, supports student organizations of faith, as well as leads and coordinates the office’s community service efforts.  Kalvin was born in Chicago, raised in Tennessee. During ...

Lauren Feldman (they/she) serves as Assistant Director for Gender Equity and Sexuality in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME). Within their role, Lauren is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and assessment of campus gender equity, women’s programs, and LGBTQIAP+ programs, services, and initiatives. Lauren works directly to support women, non-binary, trans and queer students on campus.Their previous work experiences are in numerous areas of student affairs, specifically residence life, sexual violence prevention, and pre-college programs. ...