WSAA Executive Council

Alain is a program coordinator for the METCO program at Curtis Middle School in Sudbury, Massachusetts.  While at WSU, he was a peer advisor in the Academic Advising Center. He currently resides in his hometown of Framingham.  In addition to his bachelor's degree from WSU, he holds an M.B.A. from Assumption College.

Megan is the purchasing agent for Westfield Electroplating Company in Westfield.  While at WSU, she was very involved on campus, including working as a resident advisor, peer advisor, and the student worker for Alumni.  She currently lives in Westfield.  In addition to her bachelor’s degree, she also holds a master of liberal arts from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Megan is the WSAA representative to the Westfield State Foundation, Inc.

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Joshua is a social studies teacher at Chicopee Comprehensive High School in Chicopee, Massachusetts.  While at WSU, he was vice president of student life of the Student Government Association and editor-in-chief of The Westfield Voice.  In addition to his bachelor’s degree from WSU, he also holds an M.Ed. in secondary education from Elms College and is working on a master of arts degree in history from the University of Massachusetts Boston.  He lives in Chicopee with his fiancée, journalist Meredith Perri.  Joshua currently serves as the co-chair of the WSAA Membership Committee and secretary of the Executive Council.

Marissa works in the divisions of University Advancement and Academic Affairs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. During her undergraduate years at WSU, she was very involved as a student ambassador, and as a four-year senator in the Student Government Association. She was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, as well as the WSU Honors Program. She was a recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership. Marissa currently lives in Boston, MA.

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Meaghan is a life skills teacher at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, MA. While at WSU Meaghan was actively involved on campus, working for intramural sports, performing with MTG (2005-2007), serving as an orientation leader (2004 and 2006), and a resident assistant (2004-2005). She currently resides in Chicopee, MA. In addition to her bachelor's and master's degrees from WSU she holds an Education Specialist degree from Bay Path University.

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Steven is a compliance officer at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  While at WSU, he was an active student leader holding roles in both the Student Government Association and the Residence Hall Association.  Steven has also served as the residence director of Lansdowne Place.  He lives in Holden, Massachusetts with his wife and son.

Chris is the senior vice president of rental assistance programs at WayFinders, Inc. and is the men's head basketball coach at Holyoke Community College.  While at WSU, he was treasurer of Davis Hall, a member of the urban education program, a member of the minority business leadership (MBL) internship program, and played four years on the men's basketball team.  He lives in Springfield, Massachusetts with his wife Teresa and they have two daughters, Anjelica who resides in Boston and Amelia resides in Cleveland.  Chris is currently the alumni member to the board of trustees of WSU. 

Colleen is a Leadership Gifts Officer at Milton Academy in Milton, Ma. While a student, Colleen was an orientation leader, campus tour guide, a member of the Honors program and a  four-year senator on SGA, including a two-year term as SGA president. She was the recipient of the President's Award for Excellence in Leadership and Blue Key Award. Colleen received a BA from WSU and an MBA from Boston College. She lives in Quincy, Ma with her fiancé Jack.

John is a teaching assistant in the West Hartford Public Schools in West Hartford, Connecticut. While a student at WSU, he was a reporter for The Westfield Voice and member of the Social Group and Communication Clubs.  On the side, he does freelance writing for The Granby Drummer, a monthly newspaper of Granby, Connecticut. His favorite musical artists are Elton John and The Beatles.  J.R. is also a member of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.  He currently lives in Granby, Connecticut.

Michael is the owner of the Belmont Driving School in Ludlow, Massachusetts.  Previously, he was a social studies teacher in the Ludlow and Longmeadow Public Schools.  He was elected to the School Committee and Board of Assessors in Ludlow.  While at WSU, Mike played basketball and was a member of the Future Teachers of America Club.  Mike currently resides in Ludlow with his wife, Jeannie.  His daughter Michelle is a 2006 WSU alum (B.A. Communication) and his son Sean is a software engineer for MLB.com.

Nicole is the manager of the Patient Relations and Specialized Services Department at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital. During her time as an undergraduate student at Westfield State, Nicole was a member & choreographer of the WSU Dance Company for all 4 years. She was an active leader in various roles in Student Government for the Class Council of 2016 and Hall Council. She was the membership coordinator then VP for the Campus Activities Board while maintaining status in the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society. Nicole received her MBA while working full-time in 2018 and is currently living in Somerville, MA with her closest friend, Fiora.

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Katie is currently a lead instructor for the Graduate School of Counseling Psychology at Cambridge College. She retired from the Weymouth Public Schools as a school administrator. While at Westfield (Class of 1980), Katie served as a Freshmen Orientation Group Leader and a Resident Advisor for Lammers Hall.  She was elected vice-president of the Social Science Club and participated in the Student Exchange program during her junior year at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.