Meet the Team

Terri A. Camesano has been the Dean of Graduate Studies at WPI since 2014, and was the inaugural full-time Dean of Graduate Studies. In her current role, she oversees Graduate Admissions, Graduate Student Professional Development, Online Graduate Education, and Professional Education. Dean Camesano is also the primary advocate for our 2000+ graduate students, and oversees Master's, PhD, and Certificate programs in all areas of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and Business. Dean Camesano is also faculty in Chemical Engineering, and has been at WPI since 2000. 

Debbie supports the dean of Graduate Studies. In this role, she provides organizational and administrative assistance and manages a range of special projects and activities. Her responsibilities include providing financial management support, overseeing the graduate travel fund, and coordinating graduate student events. Debbie brings more than 20 years of experience in retail and business environments. She is the former owner and operator of a full-service bridal shop, and previously served as a flight attendant for United Airlines. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her ...

As the Director of Graduate Student Professional Development, my mission is to design, facilitate, and lead high quality professional development programming that meets the needs for WPI’s amazing graduate students so that they are best equipped to identify their best career fit and develop the competencies needed to advance their careers. I received my PhD in Molecular Pharmacology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and have expertise in graduate-level career and professional development.

Melissa is responsible for enrollment activities for all BS/MS and PhD graduate programs at WPI, as well as admissions for graduate studies and graduate student success. With over twenty years of experience in recruiting and admissions, Melissa has worked at universities across the United States and in France. Melissa holds an MEd from Northeastern University and a BA in History and French from Boston University.

Dr. Alexander M. Wyglinski is the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at WPI since 2021.  In this role, Dr. Wyglinski's activities primarily focus on devising sustainable, scalable, and innovative solutions for enabling individuals to pursue graduate degree programs in support of their professional development goals.  Several of these activities include the creation of an Experiential PhD framework enabling full-time industry practitioners to simultaneously pursue part-time doctoral studies, implementation of interdisciplinary PhD programs focused on emerging areas involving cross-cutting ...

Danny is responsible for the successful marketing and recruitment of WPI’s graduate programs by providing direction and strategy for the enrollment team.  He has a B.A. from Providence College, an M.A. from the University of San Francisco, and an Ed.D. from the University of Nebraska.

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs?Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk. 

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Michael for the following master's programs: Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Business Administration (MBA and MBA in Analytics), Business Analytics, Financial Mathematics, Financial Technology (FinTech), Industrial Mathematics, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Operations & Supply Chain Analytics.Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk (via Zoom).

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Tom for the following programs: Biochemistry, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Biology & Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Bioscience Management, Computer Science, Computer Science (MCS), Chemistry, Chemistry (Medicinal Plant Chemistry concentration), Cybersecurity, Data Science, Life Science Management, and Neuroscience.Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk via Zoom.  

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Leslie for the following programs: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Visit my profile to schedule a time to talk .

Looking for more information on one of our graduate programs? Please contact Liz for the following programs: Artificial Intelligence, Fire Protection Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS and MEng), Science & Technology for Innovation in Global Development, Global Health, Learning Sciences & Technologies, Integrated STEM Education, Mathematics for Educators (MME), Applied Physics, Physics, Physics for Educators, Interactive Media & Game Design (MFA), Interactive Media & Game Development, Master of Architecture (M. Arch.), Nuclear Science & Engineering, ...

As Senior Associate Director,  my role is to drive overall student success alongside the Graduate Studies Student Success team.  Overseeing the student lifecycle from matriculation through graduation, my role is to enhance the collaborative efforts between Graduate Studies and our academic and administrative departments, with the end goal being a positive student experience. I also work closely with students to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for their program. Here is a list of programs that I support: ...

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Kira works with the following programs: Business Analytics, Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Power Systems Engineering. 

Once you begin your journey, I will work with you throughout the duration of your program.  My goal is to work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Here is a list of programs that I support:  https://www.wpi.edu/academics/graduate/meet-the-team/student-success-manager

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Elizabeth works with the following programs: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computational Media, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Interactive Media & Game Design, Interactive Media & Game Development, Learning Sciences & Technology, Management, Marketing & Innovation, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Neuroscience, Physics, ...

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Lori works with the following programs: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Robotics Engineering.In addition, Lori is an Academic Life Coach for masters and PhD students in all programs helping them to set goals, plan action steps, and make habitual changes.

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Meghan works with the following programs: Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Explosion Protection Engineering, and Operations and Supply Chain Analytics. 

Once you begin your journey, your Student Success Manager will remain with you throughout the duration of your program and work closely with you to ensure you are provided with all the information and tools needed for your program. Cam works with the following programs: Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials Science & Engineering.

Jane is the Student Success Manager for first and second year PH.D. students.  In this role, Jane supports students on their academic path with helpful information and connection to resources.  She is passionate about helping students achieve their goals.  Jane earned a B.A. from the College of Wooster and an M.A. from Boston College.  

Allyson currently serves as a Business Systems Analyst II on the Graduate & Professional Studies Technology Team. She oversees how the department utilizes a variety of technologies including Salesforce, Pardot, and FormAssembly. She also works closely with the central WPI IT team and a collaborative Salesforce Working Group to represent the department's interests. Allyson is currently enrolled in the MS, Information Technology program at WPI. On-campus, she is an advisor for the WPI Alpha Gamma Delta Officer Board. Pronouns: she, her, hers EDUCATIONBS, Management Engineering, ...

Graduate of Portland State University and Seattle Pacific University. Bookings link for virtual appointments. 

Professional Education:  Short courses, Workshops & Training