Meet the Team

Lauren Turner
Senior Vice President of Talent & Inclusion, Division of Talent & Inclusion

Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x6466

Since January 2022, Lauren Turner has served as senior vice president of talent and inclusion at WPI. Reporting directly to the President, she oversees all aspects of WPI’s human resources and employee engagement and inclusion functions, including compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, organizational development, employee engagement, labor relations, and employee relations, HR information systems, data and analytics. WPI employs about 1,200 faculty and staff and serves about 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students.Before being appointed ...

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Bwann Kellie Gwann
Director, Employee Engagement, Division of Talent & Inclusion

Bwann Kellie Gwann is the Director of Employee Engagement. Reporting to the Senior Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach, she oversees inclusive excellence initiatives focused on wellness, engagement, and belonging while also facilitating faculty and staff related trainings and events for the WPI community. Additionally, she plays a vital role in new hire orientations, ensuring that all incoming employees are well-equipped with the knowledge and resources to succeed in WPI’s inclusive and supportive environment.Prior to joining WPI, Bwann had a decade-long tenure at Lesley University ...

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