Advisory Board Member
Trudy Guthrie
Class of 1986 and 2017
Trudy Guthrie earned a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University in 1986 and later completed a degree in Organizational Leadership in 2017. While not a student performer in Purdue Bands & Orchestras, she devoted more than seven years of her professional career to supporting the organization through leadership roles in development, donor relations, alumni engagement, public relations, and special events. During her time with Purdue Bands & Orchestras, she served as Assistant Director of Development and Donor Relations, Special Events and Public Relations Coordinator, and Director of External Relations. Prior to joining Purdue Bands & Orchestras, she spent ten years with the Purdue for Life Foundation, where she held development roles supporting the College of Engineering, Presidents Council, and Annual Giving.
Trudy joined the Purdue Bands & Orchestras Advisory Board following her retirement from the department on December 31, 2024. Although retired, Trudy remains deeply committed to Purdue University and Purdue Bands & Orchestras. She values the opportunity to continue supporting the organization and its students through her service on the Advisory Board. Outside of her volunteer work, Trudy and her husband enjoy traveling, spending time with their grandchildren, and sharing life with their dog, Noel.