About
The Development and Alumni Relations team in Wentworth’s Institutional Advancement Office works in support of the University’s mission to provide our diverse community of learners with access to educational programs responsive to evolving market needs. We work to provide the resources and support needed for Wentworth to prepare graduates who are future-focused and career-ready.
Staff members are happy to answer any questions from our alumni, parents and friends about giving to or engagement with Wentworth.
Crate Herbert
Vice President, Institutional Advancement & External Relations
Crate Herbert is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement for the Wentworth Institute of Technology. In this role Crate provides strategic leadership and overall supervision of Wentworth’s advancement activities including development, alumni affairs, corporate and foundation, and university events.
Email: herbertc1@wit.edu
Katherine DePrimo
Executive Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, Institutional Advancement
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.
Email: deprimok@wit.edu