Meet the Team

Kathleen Head
Director, Global Experience Office, The Global School

Kathleen serves as Director of the Global Experience Office (GEO) which administers WPI's Global Projects Program (GPP). She, along with the Dean and Associate Dean of the Global School, Chair of the Department of Integrative and Global Studies, and Director of the Great Problems Seminar, form the leadership team for the Global School and the GPP. Kathleen leads a team of five professional staff to manage operations, logistics, and student learning/experience within the GPP. This includes developing, implementing and assessing policies and procedures governing the GEO, GPP, exchange programs ...

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Krista Miller
Assistant Director, Global Experience Office, The Global School

Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6183

Krista Miller is the Assistant Director in the Global Experience Office at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where she oversees project center logistics, manages exchange programs, develops program budgets and student fees, and maintains program data in eProjects. She also serves as the primary liaison to WPI’s Office of Accessibility Services, supporting students who require housing or program accommodations while participating in global projects.Krista brings over a decade of experience in international education, having previously worked in education abroad offices at the University of ...

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Deborah Fusaro
Program Coordinator, Global Experience Office, The Global School

Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6941

Deb implements and administers outreach, admissions, review and enrollment processes for the Global Projects Program for the Interactive Qualifying Project, Major Qualifying Project and Humanities and Arts Projects. She is the primary point of contact for student advising and support in project search, application and placement. She leads eProjects database management for the Global Experience Office, and provides support for pre-departure preparation and off-campus travel.

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Rosemarie Alicea
Rosemarie Alicea  (she/her)
Administrative Associate, The Global School

Rosie supports key operations in WPI’s Global Experience Office, serving as a friendly and knowledgeable first point of contact for students, families, and partners. She provides day-to-day support for a range of office functions and helps ensure a smooth experience for those engaging with the Global Projects Program (GPP).She works closely with students as they begin their off-campus IQP application process, introducing them to WPI’s eProjects landing page and offering guidance throughout. Rosie also manages GPP rosters and registration, coordinates departmental activities, and supervises the ...

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