The ATLAS team are passionate educators who promote inclusive, engaging, evidenced-based educational experiences for students. We are partners to your best teaching to transform learning in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
Alisha Sarang-Sieminski
Executive Director
Alisha brings to Wentworth nearly two decades of experience in higher education with expertise in faculty development and student-centered experiential learning. Alisha also holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from MIT.
Misty Woodbury
Associate Director for Digital Learning Environment
With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Misty brings a deep and versatile background spanning instruction, instructional design, curriculum development, learning technologies, and faculty development. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Educational Technology from Johns Hopkins University, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English from Northeastern University.
Steve Cortes
LMS Administrator/Academic Technology Business Analyst
Steve, a lifelong Mission Hill resident, has been a marketing professional with years of experience in consumer and customer facing roles, developing marketing programs, and working with various learning management systems.
Josh Luckens
Instructional Designer
Josh holds a Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College and a Master of Arts from Emerson College. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator, learning designer, and faculty developer.
Sarah Walkowiak
Instructional Designer
Sarah has a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical, Scientific & Professional Communication and a Master’s degree in Professional Communication. Sarah has over a decade of experience in instructional design and online learning.
Carolyn Giroux
Instructional Designer
Carolyn has a Bachelor of Science degree in Individual Studies from the University of CT, a Master’s degree in Teaching from Teachers College Columbia University, and a PhD in Educational Studies from the University of MI.
Lara Olsen
Instructional technologist
Lara has a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from West Virginia University. Lara has over 15 years experience delivering technology training and 5 years in training management, with expertise in integrating educational technology for both in-person and virtual learning. She has a passion for helping others enjoy and achieve more using educational technology, for both the learners and the instructors.
