Meet the Team

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...