Meet the HHS Student Council

 

Officers

Mara Gallo

President

Mara Gallo 

Year: Junior
Major: Dietetics
Hometown: Chesterton, IN
E-mail: mgallo@purdue.edu

What do you like best about Purdue?

“Although Purdue has many students and a large campus, I feel like I belong to a small community. I love that on my walk to class I recognize familiar faces. The fact that Purdue has become my home is what I love the most about being a student here.”

Alex Colsten

Vice President

Alex Colsten 

Year: Senior
Major: Financial Counseling and Planning
Hometown: Fishers, IN
E-mail: ajcolste@purdue.edu

What will you miss about Purdue?

“I will miss all of the organizations that I am involved in and all of the friends and faculty/staff who have helped me along the way.”

Leigha Thompson

Secretary

Leigha Thompson

Year: Junior
Major: Movement and Sports Science
Hometown: Crawfordsville, IN
E-mail: lthomps@purdue.edu

What is the most fun experience you've had at Purdue?

“Living in the residence halls has been my most fun and memorable experience”

 

Kirsten Clawson

Treasurer

Kirsten Clawson

Year: Junior
Major: Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness, and Health
Hometown: Le Roy, IL
E-mail: clawsonk@purdue.edu

What experience would you recommend other undergraduates experience before leaving Purdue?

“Whether a sports fan or not, I think every Boilermaker should experience some sporting event. There is nothing that compares to a Big Ten game!”

 

Members (Ordered Alphabetically)

Chandler Brost

Chandler Brost

Year: Junior
Major: Movement and Sports Science and Pre-medical Concentration
Hometown: Fairmount, IN

What advice would you give a prospective high school student?

“I would tell a prospective high school student to make sure that the major they are in is what they enjoy and not to worry too much about how much money they might be making when they graduate. If you love it, you will find a way to make things work.”

 

Emily Collins

Emily Collins

Year: Junior
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

What advice would you give a first-year student?

“Get out of your comfort zone and try new things! Don’t be afraid to join organizations. If there are things you want to get involved in, you can make time for them.”

 

Danielle Drake

Danielle Drake

Year: Junior
Major: Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness, and Health
Hometown: Highland, IN

What is the most fun experience you’ve had at Purdue?

“Being a Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader and going to Purdue University Dance Marathon are two of the most fun experiences I have had at Purdue.”

 

 

Emily Fuller

Emily Fuller

Year: Sophomore
Major: Movement and Sports Science
Hometown: Lakeville, IN

What experience would you recommend other undergraduates experience before leaving Purdue?

“I would recommend getting involved in at least one club that they are interested in on campus. Clubs help you meet new people, especially those that have similar interests.”

 

Michele Glinski

Michele Glinski

Year: Junior
Major: Selling and Sales Management
Hometown: Valparaiso, IN

What is the most fun experience you’ve had a Purdue?

“I can’t pick just one! Everyday is a fun experience!”

 

 

Jessica Granlienard

Jessica Grandlienard

Year: Junior
Major: Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness, and Health
Hometown: Bluffton, IN

How do you prioritize your time?

“I make lists of all of the things I have going on and that I have to do. I then accomplish tasks according to highest priority.”

 

 

Jessica Hall

Jessica Hall

Year: Sophomore
Major: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Hometown: Floyds Knobs, IN

What do you like best about Purdue?

“The campus is beautiful and the people are all really friendly.”

 

 

Erin Harden

Erin Harden

Year: Freshman
Major: Dietetics
Hometown: Warsaw, IN

What is your dream job?

“I want to work in a clinical setting where I can advise families and children on the aspects of food and healthy diet.”

 

 

Matthew Harter

Matthew Harter

Year: Freshman
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Zionsville, IN

What do you enjoy best about Purdue?

“I enjoy the variety of people that come to Purdue and learning about their culture.”

 

 

Dillon Havens

Dillon Havens

Year: Freshman
Major: Pre-medicine
Hometown: Westfield, IN

Why did you decide to attend Purdue?

“It felt like home to me.”

 

 

Nicole Herndon

Nicole Herndon

Year: Senior
Major: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Hometown: Carmel, IN

What are your hopes for the new College of Health and Human Sciences?

“I hope the college provides more scholarship opportunities to students who excel. I also hope that it prepares students for graduate school to the best of its ability."

 

Carmen Huffman

Carmen Huffman

Year: Junior
Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management
Hometown: Muncie, IN

How do you prioritize your time?

“I prioritize my time by constantly having a to-do list. I keep track of my exams, presentations, and commitments by writing them in my planner, on a dry erase calendar, and on my computer-this way I always know what I need to do next!"

 

Afra Hussain

Afra Hussain

Year: Freshman
Major: Public Health
Hometown: Carmel, IN

What are your hopes for the new College of Health and Human Sciences?

“I hope that the new college offers greater opportunities for its students while providing them with a community."

 

Taylor Jenkinson

Taylor Jenkinson

Year: Senior
Major: Financial Couseling and Planning
Hometown: Union City, IN

If you could have dinner with any three people (living or deceased), who would they be?

“Michael Jordan, Warren Bufett, and Howard Schultz (CEO of Starbucks)."

 

Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson

Year: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Granger, IN

What advice would you give a prospective high school student?

“Follow your heart. If it is the right college you will feel good and excited about it."

 

 

Elise Leung

Elise Leung

Year: Senior
Major: Movement and Sports Science
Hometown: Logansport, IN

What experience would you recommend other undergraduates experience before leaving Purdue?

“Experience life at Purdue! Go on fountain runs, drink a Den Pop, go sledding down Slayter Hill, explore the tunnels around campus, visit Triple XXX, and just enjoy the life of a Boilermaker."

 

Mandi Lira

Mandi Lira

Year: Junior
Major: Movement and Sports Science
Hometown: Granger, IN

How do you prioritize your time?

“School always comes first, but I have learned to make sure I put in enough time for friends and sleep. I work hard to get my school work done so I can get enough sleep and spend time with friends."

 

Lydia Lochamire

Lydia Lochamire

Year: Sophomore
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Hometown: Hudson, IN

If you could have dinner with any three people (living or deceased), who would they be?

“My grandpa, Gandi, and Neil Armstrong."

 

 

Ashley Morris

Ashley Morris

Year: Sophomore
Major: Pre-medicine
Hometown: Greenville, IN

Why did you decide to attend Purdue?

“I loved the diversity and energy on campus."

 

 

Mansi Parikh

Mansi Parikh

Year: Sophomore
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
Hometown: Elmhurst, IN

What experience would you recommend other undergraduates experience before leaving Purdue?

“Experience a little bit of everything that Purdue has to offer! Do everything!"

 

 

Sydney Schneider

Sydney Schneider

Year: Freshman
Major: Health Sciences Year
Hometown: Seymour, IN

What advice would you give a first-year student?

“Keep an open mind!"

 

 

Paulina Segovia

Paulina Segovia

Year: Sophomore
Major: Dietetics
Hometown: Veracruz, Mexico

How do you prioritize your time?

“I have a planner and every Sunday I sit down and I plan my week so that I can get everything done and I have time to enjoy myself."

 

Katelyn Shebel

Katelyn Shebel

Year: Freshman
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Michigan City, IN

What is your dream job?

“I would love to be on television for my own baking show. I love baking cupcakes!"

 

 

Eric Thompson

Eric Thompson

Year: Freshman
Major: Psychology/Professional Writing
Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA

What is your dream job?

“I would love to open a double firm in law and counseling to bring justice to the wronged and comfort and console to ease their suffering or burdens."

 

Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson

Year: Junior
Major: Early Childhood and Exceptional Needs
Hometown: West Lafayette, IN

What advice would you give to a first-year student?

“Join a group on campus! You will feel so much more connected to Purdue. Developing relationships on campus makes me feel at home. There are so many different types of groups and organizations-something for everyone!"

 

Claire Vachon

Claire Vachon

Year: Freshman
Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management
Hometown: Brownsburg, IN

Why did you decide to attend Purdue?

“After visiting, I fell in love with the campus and atmosphere. Purdue also hosts the number one Hotel and Tourism Management program in the country!"

 

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