Employee Wellness Instructors

As a 500-hour Yoga Instructor, I am able to teach the students, staff and faculty of WPI. I also assist with campus mental well-being as a Reiki Master. My favorite part of working at WPI is to get to work alongside my colleagues in the Housing & Residential Experience Center as well as oversee our AMAZING student staff.

I have the pleasure of working in many different areas of the Housing & Residential Experience Center. One of my main roles is to direct the ID office in which we print the IDs for everyone on campus. As a member of the Operations Team I help to manage all of the processes on campus, such as move-in, housing selection, closing, first year housing selection, and summer conferences. Through these processes we help students learn to navigate, self-advocate, and develop a sense of belonging.

I attended Keene State University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theatre Design. I graduated from Worcester State University with a Master of Education. In my earlier life I was a teacher for 20+ years. I have an amazingly supportive husband Jon, and two "adult" children Hannah & Gabriel. I love kayaking, running, cooking and reading.

Leah Santello is the owner of Krave Fitness and Nutrition in Millbury, MA. She has been teaching classes at WPI for over 10 years. She believes everyone can find a method of fitness that they enjoy. She currently offers a low impact Barre and Pilates mix class which tones the lower body, strengthens the core, and provides a mid-day mental break.

Leah holds the following degree and certifications:

• BS in Health Education, specialty in Wellness Management and Nutrition
• Minor in Business Management
• Certified Reiki level 2 practitioner
• Certified Group Exercise Instructor
• Certified Personal Trainer
• CHES
• Certified Nutritionist

Leah is a mother of two small children, an avid runner, and a nutritionist.