LGBTQIAP+ Campus Network

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME)'s LGBTQIAP+ Campus Network offers undergraduate and graduate students a network of WPI faculty and staff who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Aromantic, Agender, Pansexual, plus (LGBTQIAP+) who are campus resources for support, awareness, networking, coaching, mentorship, and more.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) remains committed to our core values and will continue to nurture and support a thriving campus culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Our goal is to provide a meaningful sense of community and belonging for all LGBTQIAP+ students, faculty, and staff at WPI.

G. Adair

Gennavieve Adair (She/Her/Hers)

Asexual | Demisexual

Woman/Female

Community Director in the Housing & Residential Experience Center

The best way to reach me is by email: gadair@wpi.edu.

I love to read and meet new people! Always feel free to chat with me or recommend a new book!

"There is so much pressure in college to be in relationships and make choices about your sexuality. While it is healthy to try new things and put ourselves out there, it may not always align with the type of people we are. Being ace doesn't mean being incomplete or dysfunctional. We are whole just as we are."

C. Benoit

Chris Benoit (He/Him/His)

Bisexual | Pansexual | Queer

Cisgender Man/Male | Gender Queer

Executive Administrator for the Division of Talent & Inclusion

The best way to reach me is by email: cbenoit@wpi.edu.

I love theater and music. I compose my own music on the piano. I've been married to a woman for over 30 years, and we are living in Worcester with our two dogs. I enjoy playing World of Warcraft.

"Although I have privately identified as bisexual for many years, I am still learning about and growing into my public queer identity and persona. As a work in progress, I'm very open to dialogue, sharing information and life stories, and learning about the journeys of other queer folx."

M. Foster

Matt Foster (He/Him/His)

Gay

Cisgender Man/Male

Director of the Housing & Residential Experience Center

The best way to reach me is by email: mfoster@wpi.edu.

I enjoy reading, watching new shows and movies, playing volleyball, and just spending time with my kids and pets.

"I truly have found a home at WPI through my colleagues and the students. I have been able to live my true, authentic self throughout my time at WPI and am proud to be a part of this community."

R. Hanlan

Riky Hanlan (She/Her/Them/Them)

Queer

Gender Non-Binary | Gender Queer | Demigender

Associate Director, Career Services Assessment & Inclusion

Heebner Career Development Center (HCDC)

The best way to reach me is by email: erikastone@wpi.edu.

"A conversation about gender identity I had with a WPI student a decade ago led me to exploring my gender. I was already in the Queer Community by being bi/pan, but I hadn't put much energy into understanding and exlporing gender identity. Cut to 2020 and I came to the understanding that I am non-binary/gender queer. 3 years after that, I am now exploring the demigender identity. It's a continuous journey and I am honored to be part of that adventure in supporting our students and the greater WPI community."

D. Mulcare

Drew Mulcare (They/Them/Theirs)

Pansexual | Queer

Gender Non-Binary

Prospect Research & Data Quality Coordinator in University Advancement

The best way to reach me is by email: dmulcare@wpi.edu.

"Embrace who you are, because within your remarkable uniqueness lies the extraordinary power to inspire and catalyze change. No matter your identity, you are accepted, cherished, and an invaluable part of our diverse and vibrant community. We see you, we hear you, and together, we create a world where everyone can thrive unapologetically."