Institutional Advancement & External Relations
Institutional Advancement and External Relations builds relationships, reputation, and resources to advance Wentworth and support its mission of providing our diverse community of learners with access to educational programs that are responsive to evolving market needs.
What We Do
Alumni Relations
Alumni Relations connects Wentworth alumni to the university, the community, and each other.
Donor Relations
Donor Relations fosters relationships between the university's philanthropic partners and the Wentworth community to steward, inspire, and raise gifts.
Industry & Government Partnerships
Industry & Government Partnerships generates resources for the university through grants and sponsorships.
Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications has primary responsibility for maintaining Wentworth's brand identity and communicating the university's mission, vision, and values to a range of audiences.
University Events
University Events plans signature events across the university, such as Commencement, the Women at Wentworth breakfast, and the Veterans Luncheon.
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Meet our Team
Biography
Crate Herbert is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Relations, providing strategic oversight of alumni and donor relations, marketing and communications, industry and government partnerships, individual giving, and university events.
Biography
Xander Bennet joined Wentworth in late 2021. Since then, he has enjoyed connecting with students, faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to elevate the mission and bring resources to bear in support of high-value, hands- on learning. Away from campus Xander is an avid cyclist and traveler. He earned his Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Biography
Katie DePrimo joined the Institutional Advancement & External Relations team at Wentworth in 2014 and serves as the Executive Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, providing over a decade of experience in higher education fundraising and engagement. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing, designing, and implementing an omni-channel annual giving and alumni relations program that supports the university and provides mutually beneficial and meaningful engagement opportunities for alumni and the university.
Biography
Susan Green joined Wentworth in 2016 and currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Donor Relations. With over 35 years creating and building multi-level, impactful relationships between donors, businesses, communities, and educational institutions, Susan is responsible for providing strategic oversight and operation management for all aspects of a university-wide alumni and donor relations program.
Biography
Samantha is an experienced fundraising professional with expertise in corporate and foundation partnerships. Prior to joining Wenworth in 2023, Samantha worked at education and youth development nonprofit organizations in the Boston area. She is dedicated to fostering relationships that advance Wentworth's mission and make a positive impact on the community.
Biography
Erik is passionate about education and enjoys connecting with alumni, parents, and friends to hear about the impact Wentworth has had on their lives. Erik has more than 20 years’ professional experience across corporate and higher education industries and is a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Massachusetts and a long time volunteer at Boston Childrens Hospital. During Erik’s leisure time, he enjoys running, traveling with his wife, and dining out.
Biography
Biography
Linda Werman is the Executive Director of University Events, providing strategic leadership and project management oversight for all major university events including Commencement, Women@Wentworth, Veterans Luncheon, donor and alumni events.