JULY 2023 Each month, Wentworth welcomes new staff and faculty to join our vibrant community. Meet the newest Wentworth employees and get to know a little bit about your colleagues.
Amelia Alburn Part-time Co-op & Career Advisor Amelia returns to Wentworth after a 10-year absence. Amelia left Wentworth for Roger Williams University as an Advisor and then became the Director of Internships at UMass Dartmouth until October of 2022. Amelia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role as a part-time advisor, working with Applied Math, Information Technology and Computer Networking students. What’s the best vacation you’ve ever taken? The best vacation I’ve ever taken was a winter trip to Paris. My husband and I had a great time exploring the city during the off season. The weather was chilly but not frigid, so we bundled up to explore the streets. Before we left, we watched old episodes of “No Reservations” by Anthony Bordain to learn some cool spots where we could find delicious food. We always try to balance tourist attractions with some local spots and going in the winter gave us a lot of opportunities to see things without worrying about the crowds.
Katherine DePrimo Executive Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations I am thrilled to announce that Katie will be returning to Wentworth as Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, taking strategic ownership over these two critical areas of our work. What’s one song you have memorized completely? Almost every Dave Matthews Band song.
Richard De Reyna University Budget Manager Rich is an accomplished finance leader who brings with him a wealth of business planning and financial analysis expertise from his many years working in both for-profit and non-profit environments. Rich will be responsible for the development, monitoring and maintenance of the University’s operating budget and will play a significant role in the conversion of financial systems from Banner to Workday. What’s the best vacation you’ve ever taken? A 100-mile backpacking trip along Scotland’s West Highland Way.
Abby Hancock Assistant Director of Transitions and Campus Events Abby is responsible for managing New Student Orientation, Family Weekend, Senior Week, and ongoing programming to help new students successfully transition to Wenworth. What’s the best vacation you’ve ever taken? Last year, my best friend was getting married, and she chose to do her bachelorette trip to Disney World. It was so much fun to be at Disney with my friends from college, especially after we have been dreaming about doing this trip since our freshman year.