Kenn Elmore named as Wily’s new Executive Director

The Wily Network has announced that Kenneth (Kenn) Elmore, former President of Dean College and Associate Provost and Dean of Students at Boston University, as its next Executive Director beginning on September 22. Elmore is succeeding Judi Alperin King, Wily’s founder and first Executive Director, who has served since 2015.
Wily featured in LearningWell Magazine

“The ground had always been shaky for those the Wily Network serves”, Alperin King said, but at least they knew more or less what to expect. “Now that shaky ground is unpredictable.”
Wily on WCVB 5’s CityLine

Students who arrive at college without the family support that many rely on to keep them on track academically, mentally, and financially are often in the shadows. Judi King, founder of The Wily Network, and Ine Ogagan, Senior Director of Scholar Services, work to keep students on track and to lift the financial burdens so that they can succeed during this challenging period of their lives.
The Wily Network marks 10 years with 100th Scholar

“Wily is deliberate in protecting scholar privacy, feeling no young person should have a prove a need for services and valuing a trusting relationship above all else.”
WCVB 5 for Good: The Wily Network helps college students in need of support

“Wily is deliberate in protecting scholar privacy, feeling no young person should have a prove a need for services and valuing a trusting relationship above all else.”
The Story Behind Her Success

Judi was honored to be interviewed on the podcast The Story Behind her Success, hosted by 2015 Massachusetts Broadcaster of the Year Candy O’Terry. Judi shared how…
Living Crue: Gather the Pack

We are honored to partner with Living Crue Magazine. They published an article to promote Wily’s campaign to find new donors…
Supporting Students Navigating College Without the Support of Family

“The Wily Network allowed me to have a go-to person who did not have a ‘9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.’ time limit. It allowed me to finally have a support system” …
Because Hamiltonians Increase Access: Judi Alperin King ’83

“They did this all on their own. They are trailblazers,” Judi explains in this interview with her alma mater’s alumni magazine. Judi, a graduate of Hamilton College, was featured […]
Q&A with Dr. Judi Alperin King: Supporting students without a safety net during the holidays

The Mary Christie Institute researches the emotional and behavioral health of young adults, with a special focus on college students. In this interview, Judi describes the challenges that […]