New members have been elected to the Board of Trustees at Wentworth Institute of Technology, bringing broad experience in life sciences, architecture design and construction management.

Rose Conti, Wentworth Class of 2009 and 2012, Building Construction and Construction Management, is the director of interiors/special projects for Lee Kennedy Co. She was the chair of the Wentworth Advisers and past president of the university’s alumni association.

Kathleen MacNeil is a principal at MP Boston, developers of Winthrop Center, an ongoing, mixed-use, $1.3 billion project in the heart of the city. She has established a $100,000 endowed scholarship fund at the university for women and underrepresented students.

Travis McCready is executive director and national practice leader for Jones Lang Lasalle’s Life Sciences Industry Practice. He is the former president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, and co-chairs the Academic Institute Advisory Board at Atrius Health.

Al Spagnolo (AIA, NCARB) is a founding partner and president of SGA. He earned an associate degree in Architecture from Wentworth and has served as a guest lecturer for the Institute, as well as Boston Architectural College.

Kenneth Turner is president and CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC). He also served as deputy secretary for administration and finance for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services.

Read more about each Trustee.

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The newest board members: Rose Conti, center, and clockwise from top left: Kathleen MacNeil, Kenneth Turner, Al Spagnolo, and Travis McCready.