James Borom

James Borom

Associate Director, Early Outreach Program

What I do: I lead Boilermaker Opportunity Program Plus Early Outreach efforts across Indiana, working alongside our coordinators to build meaningful partnerships with schools, students, families and community organizations. I serve as a bridge between Purdue and the communities we support, helping students explore college and career pathways early while connecting our school partners with Purdue resources, programs and opportunities.

Background: My career has centered on education, college and career readiness, student outreach and introducing young people to opportunities they may not have considered possible. My own journey fuels this work. I know what it feels like to have the ability to attend college without fully understanding the process or what’s available, which is why I’m passionate about making sure students and families have access to information, guidance and people who believe in their potential.

More about me: Outside of Purdue, family is extremely important to me, and I enjoy finding ways to give back and support others. One of my personal goals is to continue building programs and resources that help students confidently navigate the journey from high school to college, career and beyond.