Meet the Orientation Staff
Our student orientation staff members are excited to welcome to you to campus! The students highlighted below are part of our New Student Orientation (NSO) team. Every new student, whether they participate in NSO in person or virtually, is assigned an Orientation Leader who will guide them through orientation and provide support throughout the summer.
The 2024 Orientation team is featured below!
If you have any questions before meeting your Orientation Leader, please reach out to us at orientation@wit.edu or 617-989-4702.
Orientation Coordinators
Dustin Bloom
Orientation Coordinator
Email: bloomd1@wit.edu
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Lynn, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Wentworth Internet Radio Experience Technology Manager & Treasurer, DTS Inventory Support Specialist & Media Technician, Former Transfer Orientation Leader.
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
I have found community in my work study at Tech Spot. Not only do I receive support from my fellow work studies, I also receive strong support from the full time staff members.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Love hanging out in the WIRE Studio on the ground floor of Beatty when there is no shows happening. Music is always playing and is a nice place to relax.
What is your favorite part about orientation?
My favorite part about orientation is seeing all the excitement new students have to start their Wentworth journey!
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
Last year, I completed the Boston Distance Medley which includes the Boston 5k/10k/Half Marathon.
Amanda Williams
Orientation Coordinator
Email: williamsa29@wit.edu
Major: Interior Design
Hometown: Brockton, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Orientation Leader
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
Through the friends I made during my freshman orientation! We've grown to be incredibly close and I've met other awesome people through them!
What is your favorite spot on campus?
My favorite spot is definitely my studio space. I have my own spot to do my work and decorate it however I want.
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I am technically allergic to apples, but I eat them anyways!
Orientation Leaders
Katerina Alexandrou
Orientation Leader
Email: Alexandrouk@wit.edu
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Windham, New Hampshire
Involvement on campus: Vice President (elect current Secretary) of ASCE, Student Affairs Officer (elect) of WSG, WIT Club Rowing, SWE, Women's Council, Women's phon-a-thon
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
My professors have been very helpful in supporting me academically with course work and class registration.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
My favorite spot on campus is the 4th floor of CEIS. During the day its an active location for civil students where I get to run into my friends. Once classes end this is a nice space with big windows and whiteboards perfect for studying and working on assignments.
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I was baptized in Greece.
Manas Arya
Orientation Leader
Email: aryam@wit.edu
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: India & Germany
Involvement on campus: DIII Tennis Team, WIT SAAC, WSG, WISA, Admissions Ambassador, Work at OIE
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
Friends and Tennis
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Library and CEIS
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
Playing Tennis
Condoleezza Coleman
Orientation Leader
Email: colemanc5@wit.edu
Major: Architecture
Hometown: Lowell, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: SOC, WEB
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
CSL
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Dorm
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I love good food.
Alejandrina Estrada
Orientation Leader
Email: estradaa4@wit.edu
Major: Architecture
Hometown: Allston, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: SHPE and Student Admissions Ambassador
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
The library and in my studio
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The library with all my friends
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I love to play volleyball!
Nathaniel Goddard
Orientation Leader
Email: goddardn@wit.edu
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: South Easton, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Wentworth Student Government, Wentworth club rowing
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
Professors, success studio
What is your favorite spot on campus?
CEIS
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I like Skiing
Kailee McPhillips
Orientation Leader
Email: mcphillipsk@wit.edu
Major: Industrial Design
Hometown: Freetown, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Wentworth Student Government, Green Team, Women's Council, Society of Women Engineers, Women@WIT, FRAUHAUS, Honors Cohort.
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
I have found community/support at Wentworth through my roommates/suitemates, my professors, my basketball team, and my design peers.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
My favorite spot on campus is the studio.
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I lifeguard in the summer, and I love swimming and surfing.
Luis Montserrat
Orientation Leader
Email: montserratl@wit.edu
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Smithfield, Rhode Island
Involvement on campus: Shpe, nsbe, milk club, rugby team
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
From my friends and in the biomedical laboratories i have met a lot of supporting people there
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The Quad.
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I used to compete for rock climbing nowadays is just my hobby
Jenna Poliansky
Orientation Leader
Email: polianskyj@wit.edu
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Brookline, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Orientation Leader
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
My classmates and peers
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The library
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I was born with a missing grown up tooth
John Regan
Orientation Leader
Email: reganj@wit.edu
Major: Construction Management
Hometown: Belmont, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus:
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
Going to the Gym
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Tansey Gymnasium
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I like to play basketball with some buddies at Wentworth!
Maggie Stahl
Orientation Leader
Email: stahlm@wit.edu
Major: Architecture
Hometown: Westerly, Rhode Island
Involvement on campus: Success Studio Embedded Tutor, Wentworth Architecture Club, Wentworth Student Government Public Relations Officer, Honors Cohort
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
I have found community within my architecture studio spaces
What is your favorite spot on campus?
My favorite spot on campus is the 610 courtyard when it’s nice out
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
My favorite hobby is making pottery
Arianna Sukaskas
Orientation Leader
Email: sukaskasa@wit.edu
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Bristol, Rhode Island
Involvement on campus: Student Leader Program
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
My friends and staff.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The library.
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I love to play video games and go hiking
Athan Tavar
Orientation Leader
Email: tavara@wit.edu
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Newton, Connecticut
Involvement on campus: Wentworth Rugby
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
I am on the mens rugby team at wentworth which has given me a great experience and brotherhood here at the school
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Rugby
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I actually have the same name as Thanos
Khunnary Thach
Orientation Leader
Email: thachk@wit.edu
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Lynn, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: CA, Admissions, ASBMB
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
CA Staff
What is your favorite spot on campus?
CEIS 2nd
FloorShare one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I love tennis.
Malik Thomas
Orientation Leader
Email: thomasm13@wit.edu
Major: Computer Information Systems
Hometown: Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: NSBE, SHPE, RAMP
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
I found my community my freshman year through ramp and the year after I was a mentor. I met people who were in the same boat as me about starting college.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
My favorite spot is the library or study room because it can be peaceful and you can study alone there.
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
A fun fact that is that I changed my major four times before my freshman year.
Kaleigh West
Orientation Leader
Email: westk@wit.edu
Major: Computer Engineering
Hometown: Weymouth, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Admissions Ambassador, and Wentworth Track and Field
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
I found support from other women in my major as well as the multiple groups I'm involved in on campus.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The library.
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I love drawing and painting pictures of the places I've traveled to.
Mary Witt
Orientation Leader
Email: wittm@wit.edu
Major: Data Science
Hometown: Finksburg, Maryland
Involvement on campus: Admissions Ambassador, Honors Cohort, Fenway Running Club, Colleges of the Fenway Dance
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
I have found community through the people I have met through different clubs/organizations.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The Library
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
My favorite hobby is hiking.
Orientation Assistants
Saleem Carter
Orientation Assistant
Email: carters5@wit.edu
Major: Cybersecurity
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Involvement on campus: WITlift Club
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
Rugby Club and WITlift Club.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Quad
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I enjoy playing games.
Vincent Hua
Orientation Assistant
Email: huav1@wit.edu
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Asian Student Association
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
Through the friends I made at the library
.What is your favorite spot on campus?
The Library
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I love going to the gym.
Sam Machado
Orientation Assistant
Email: machados@wit.edu
Major: Construction Management
Hometown: Plymouth, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Wentworth Construction Management Club Associate Treasurer
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
My friends I have met
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The Library.
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
Wood Working
Maria Alicia Pecchio
Orientation Assistant
Email: pecchiom@wit.edu
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Venezuela
Involvement on campus: ISSE
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
ISSE, Biomed lab with ami
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The chairs outside when its warm
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I am a yoga teacher
Mason Pinti
Orientation Assistant
Email: pintim@wit.edu
Major: Architecture
Hometown: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Involvement on campus: Milk Club, Bible Study, Rock Climbing
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
The architecture studios are a great place to meet people and form relationships
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Probably the very back part of the library
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I am semi fluent in Chinese
Isabel Rumbos
Orientation Assistant
Email: rumbosi@wit.edu
Major: Business Management
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Involvement on campus:
Where have you found community and/or support at Wentworth?
Everywhere.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
The Quad
Share one fun fact about yourself or your favorite hobby:
I love to read.