Meet the Team

Meredith Clancy is responsible for providing administrative and Workday systems support across all functions of the HR, Talent and Inclusion Division including payroll, benefits, employment, training and recruitment. View Profile

Lori Costello oversees the payroll department at WPI.  Lori and her team process payroll for all faculty, staff and students, issue W-2s and provide verifications of employment.  View Profile

Will is responsible for providing guidance/support in multiple areas with a primary focus on: talent acquisition, benefits, diversity and inclusion. View Profile

Roxanne Gardner is responsible for supporting all facets of talent acquisition throughout the institution including the development of best practices, recruiting and sourcing plans, innovative recruiting approaches and targeted recruiting strategies to enhance our diverse workforce. View Profile

Rame serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence responsible for guiding and leading institution-wide efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Guided by principles of inclusive excellence and social justice, Rame seeks to foster an inclusive campus climate that embraces intersectional identities, promotes diverse critical knowledge, and centers the lived experiences of marginalized communities to ensure that all belong and can thrive. ... View Profile

Jane Lapierre is responsible for employment processing (including hire, onboarding, changes to pay and positions), payroll and benefit questions, time tracking, and transactions in Workday.  View Profile

Heather is responsible for providing guidance/support in training and development, employee relations, compensation administration, HR communications, and recognition programs. View Profile