Meet the Team

Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education Staff

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) provides support and services to all students in the WPI community. Several dedicated staff members support undergraduate and graduate students with their social, personal, cultural, spiritual, and professional development.

The ODIME team is committed to advancing the office mission to foster an inclusive campus community which respects, honors, and celebrates inclusion, belonging, and multicultural education in all its dimensions.

In addition to our contact information below you can also reach us by emailing: diversity@wpi.edu or gr-ODIMEStaff@wpi.edu.

CONTACT
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME)
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-831-5796
Fax: 508-831-5818

Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education Team

Brittany Frederick
Brittany Frederick  (she/her)
Director, Multicultural Education & Community Engagement, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME)

Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6536

Dr. Brittany Frederick (she/her) serves as the Director of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education. She provides strategic leadership for the programs, services, and initiatives that foster an inclusive and equitable campus environment. Brittany also works collaboratively with campus partners to identify best practices and implement data-informed strategies that strengthen student retention and promote a greater sense of belonging within the WPI community.Driven by a passion for inclusive education, Brittany holds a rich background as an academic administrator, public ...

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Assistant Director, Multicultural Education & Student Success, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME)

Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6266

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 ...

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Lauren Feldman
Assistant Director, Gender Equity & Sexuality, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME)

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. ...

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Assistant Director for Multicultural Education and Student Success

Alesia LeSane (She/Her)

Contact About: Connections Pre-Orientation Program, BIPOC/ALANA Student Support, First Generation Student Support, LSAMP Scholars Program, Graduate Student Support, Academic Advising, Affinity Month Programming, Other, etc.
Assistant Director for Religion and Spiritual Life

Kalvin Cummings (He/Him)

Contact About: Religious/Spirituality Support, Community Service, Basic Needs Insecurity (Food, Clothing, etc.), Other, etc.
Administrative Assistant

Nikita McKay (She/Her)

Contact About: Space Reservations, Scheduling, Timesheets, Supplies, Printing, Purchasing, Workday, Club Storage Access, Other, etc.