Email: lasjogren@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315348
LIfetime Engagement and Advancement Communications
Email: mellis@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8314836
Email: jjaeger@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315962
Email: cmbrown2@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315838
Email: ajdealy@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316855
Email: jcdevries@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8314921
Email: jlewis2@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8314658
Email: mmaynard@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315606
Leadership Giving
Email: cmclaughlin@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316921
Cate is a seasoned professional in the fields of philanthropy and nonprofit management, with a career marked by notable accomplishments. Holding key leadership positions at institutions such as Simmons University, Tufts University and UWMBMV, Cate has spearheaded transformative initiatives that have redefined success in fundraising and advancement. ...
Government & Community Relations
Email: kakindele@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315148
Email: cdevries@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316716
Email: eagribbons@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316846
Email: amcmahon@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315333
Email: rsnydam@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315278
Email: jarichards@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316760
Email: cwoehrle@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316947
Corporate Partnerships Office
Email: dortendahl@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315831
Dr. David (Dave) Ortendahl currently serves as Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships for WPI. In this role, Dave oversees the central Office of Corporate Partnerships (OCP) team and corporate collaborations for the university. OCP fosters strategic collaborations and serves as a catalyst for work between industry and academia at WPI. The team generates holistic partnerships that encourage agile solutions and positively impact faculty research and student development. ...
Email: ldrexhage@wpi.edu
Lisa Drexhage is the Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships. Lisa currently leads a team to connect corporate partners with opportunities to engage with students and faculty. She leads WPI’s Corporate Sponsored Student Project program driving WPI’s visibility as the leader in Project-Based Learning. This program strives to expand access for students and faculty to engage in experiential learning opportunities. ...
Email: phuie@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8314917
Pete serves as a strategic connector between WPI and the corporate world, helping organizations engage meaningfully with the university’s research, talent, and innovation ecosystem. With over 20 years of experience in high-profile roles and relationship management, he specializes in building partnerships that create mutual value for industry and academia.
In his role, Pete guides companies through a wide range of collaborative opportunities at WPI, including: ...
Email: creidy@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316958
Caitie Reidy is the Assistant Director of Corporate Stewardship at WPI, where she supports strategic corporate partnerships that benefit faculty and students. Her work includes cultivating sponsor relationships, connecting industry partners with faculty, and managing corporate-sponsored project logistics—from agreements to invoicing. Since joining WPI in 2018, Caitie has held roles across academic engagement, innovation & entrepreneurship, and corporate relations, with a strong focus on operational excellence and community support.
Principal Giving
Email: lferaco@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316675
Email: lmaizite@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8315073
Email: tlmarcoux@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316840
Email: ksharpe@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316307
Karen E. Sharpe is a seasoned strategist and fundraiser with 20 years of experience in higher education leadership and advancement.
She brings a unique blend of skills honed in journalism, communications, and small business ownership to her work in institutional development. Karen is a passionate advocate for the mission of higher education, and for literature arts, and creativity, believing their power lies in fostering a thriving civil and democratic society. ...
Email: mtorresreyes@wpi.edu
Phone: +1 (508) 8316001