Meet the Team

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 ...

As an Assistant Director in GEO, Krista is responsible for the administration of the project center arrangements, the management of exchange programs, the development of program budgets and student fees, and the maintenance of program information in eProjects. Krista also acts as liaison to the Office of Accessibility Services to assist students who may need housing accommodations while on project. Prior to WPI, Krista worked in the education abroad offices at both the University of Connecticut and the Pennsylvaina State University. Krista spent a semester in Paris studying at the Sorbonne ...

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.

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 ...