About the SAIL Team

Matt is the Director of the Office of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership. In his role, Matt oversees all major components of SAIL and works on campus-wide event committees. He is a 2011 graduate of Westfield State University, earning his Bachelor of Science in General Science. After graduation, Matt never left the nest and got a job working in Residential Life. After being in the field for two years, Matt moved departments and began working in the Ely Campus as a Night and Weekend Manager. 

In 2016, he graduated from Springfield College, earning his Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration. This is also when he moved into the Student Activities Office and was charged with re-invigorating an area that was needed by the students. Since 2016, Matt has worked hard to re-imagine campus life at Westfield State and grown the one-person office to a full functioning department at the University. 

Matt loves working with all students and making sure all students feel a sense of belonging at Westfield State. If you haven't connected with him, stop by his office in Ely or send him an email at mdellea@westfield.ma.edu. 

Ashley Ewick is the Associate Director of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership. Ashley oversees the management and operations of student clubs and organizations while leading leadership development initiatives that help students build confidence and essential skills for their future. She also plays a key role in planning and facilitating New Student Orientation, ensuring incoming students have a positive, welcoming start to their college experience.

Ashley brings a deep commitment to student engagement, especially when it comes to supporting first year students and helping them get involved in campus life. She's particularly excited about developing new programs, enhancing leadership training, and expanding the university’s Alternative Spring Break program to offer students transformative opportunities to travel, learn, and give back. Originally from Chicopee, Massachusetts, Ashley is a beach lover at heart who finds joy in swimming, spontaneous road trips, and photography, her creative outlet and favorite way to tell stories.

Ashley is passionate about cultivating a strong, supportive community where students feel empowered to grow and lead. She hopes to foster meaningful involvement on campus, encourage confidence in student leaders, and make every experience count. A former AmeriCorps NCCC member, Ashley brings a lifelong learner’s mindset and is always looking to improve, broaden her perspective, and find new ways to support students in their journey. Ashley can be reached at aewick@westfield.ma.edu.

Anissa Nieves is the new Coordinator of Student Activities in the Office of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership. In her role, Anissa oversees the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and helps lead the charge in planning campus-wide events and programs throughout the year. She is also taking over the Social Squad, the student-run social media marketing team, and will work closely with Matt Dellea and Ashley Ewick on New Student Orientation, orientation leaders, and related programming.

Anissa is especially excited about the programming side of her role, she loves coming up with creative event ideas and watching them come to life on campus. Most of all, she’s passionate about giving students a voice and helping them feel involved in what’s happening at Westfield State.

Originally from Springfield, Massachusetts, Anissa is a proud mom who enjoys spending time with her son, reading, writing, and tending to her growing collection of plants. Gardening has recently become one of her favorite ways to unwind.

What excites Anissa most about joining SAIL is the chance to be part of a supportive, motivated team where she can form strong connections and elevate the student experience. She hopes to bring a fresh vibe to campus activities and boost engagement in groups like CAB and Social Squad, turning them into highly visible, sought-after experiences. A lifelong learner at heart, Anissa is also focused on improving her skills, especially in networking, and is always looking for ways to grow both personally and professionally. Anissa can be reached at anieves@westfield.ma.edu.

Kelly Connor is the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership. In her role, she helps students with event planning, booking spaces, and making sure events have everything they need to run smoothly, whether they’re happening on the Campus Green or inside campus buildings. Kelly is also the go-to person for purchase orders and general event support, and she keeps things moving by answering phones, assisting coworkers, and handling day-to-day needs in the office.

Kelly brings a wide range of experience to the SAIL team, having worked in many people centered roles. She loves being part of a collaborative and inclusive environment, and she’s passionate about building a positive atmosphere for students and staff alike. Every part of her work excites her, especially getting to be social, work with students, and help bring events to life.

Originally from Agawam, Kelly is a proud mom who enjoys hiking, walking her dog, and cheering on her son at his sports games. In her free time, she also oil paints, whittles wood, and joins in on sports with her son. Family is everything to her, and she's recently made the decision to work toward earning her bachelor’s degree, a personal goal she’s excited to take on.

What Kelly loves most about working in the SAIL office is the strong sense of teamwork, open communication, and how diverse and supportive everyone is. She believes in always striving for the best outcome, not perfection, and approaches her work with a learner’s mindset. Whether she’s teaching or being taught, Kelly is always eager to grow, absorb new knowledge, and learn more about the university and the roles that make it all happen. Kelly can be reached at kconnor@westfield.ma.edu.