Meet the Team

Professional Staff

Brandon Cutler

Affiliation: Theta Chi Fraternity

Associate Dean & Director of Fraternity, Sorority & Cooperative Life

Brandon Cutler has served the Purdue Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Community since April 2013. As the Associate Dean of Students and Director, he provides leadership for all areas within the Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Community. Brandon received his bachelor's degree in Agriculture Studies from Iowa State University, master's degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University and spent some time working towards a PhD in Technology from Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

He previously served as the Assistant Director of Greek Affairs at Kansas State University and Assistant Director of Student Life/Director of Greek Life at Ball State University. Brandon enjoys spending time with his family and friends, the outdoors and college football and basketball. Boiler Up!

Advising Areas

Organization Liaison

Functional Areas

Alumni Engagement, Assessment, Housing

bcutler@purdue.edu

Abby Howard, M.S.

Affiliation: Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority

Associate Director for Fraternity, Sorority & Cooperative Life

Originally from Waverly, IL Abby Howard serves as the Associate Director of Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life. Abby earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL and a Master of Science in Higher Education – Educational Leadership Studies with a focus in College Student Development from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK.

Abby previously served as the Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life at New Mexico State University and the Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She currently serves as a volunteer with several national organizations specializing in health, safety, and well-being. Abby enjoys hiking and spending time with her dog, Molly.

Advising Areas

Interfraternity Council, Organization Liaison

Functional Areas

Campus Partnerships, Health & Safety Initiatives, Incoming Student Events, New Member Education, PhiredUp, Social Media, Website, FSCLS

howardal@purdue.edu

Tori Gotwald

Affiliation: Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority

Assistant Director for Fraternity, Sorority & Cooperative Life

Tori Gotwald earned her Bachelor of Arts in History at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX, and her Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Tori previously served as the Assistant Director of Student Activities & Greek Life at Gettysburg College and as Enrollment Marketing Coordinator at Schreiner University's admission office. She volunteers with Delta Phi Epsilon as a chapter advisor and on various committees.

Even though she is a Texas native, Tori has lived in Virginia, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Tori enjoys reading a good book, listening to true crime podcasts, visiting new cities, and spending time with her four dogs, Chloe, Bear, Bella, and Raegan.

Advising Areas

National Pan-Hellenic Council, Panhellenic Association, Organization Liaison

Functional Areas

CPLA, FSCLS, Social Media, Student Workers, Website

vgotwald@purdue.edu

Cole Fournier

Affiliation: Beta Theta Pi

Assistant Director for Fraternity, Sorority & Cooperative Life

Cole earned a B.A. in History from Creighton University and an M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development from the University of Minnesota.

He most recently worked at Washington University in St. Louis, where Cole focused on organizational conduct and compliance. He also served as an academic and programming advisor for the Honors Program at the University of Louisville.

A proud product of Birmingham, Alabama, Cole can usually be found playing guitar, golfing, snowboarding, or standing in the pit for concerts when he’s not on campus. We’re thrilled to have Cole join the FSCL team. His knowledge, skills and experiences fit the Assistant Director position well and he will be a tremendous asset for the Purdue FSCL Community.

Advising Areas

Organization Liaison

Functional Areas

Coming soon

csfourni@purdue.edu

Lucas Layer

Affiliation: Sigma Chi

Student Affairs Specialist

Lucas grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and bounced around Texas for several years. He attended East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas where he joined Sigma Chi Fraternity. Throughout his fraternity experience he held positions both on his council and within his own chapter. While at ETAMU he received his B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology.

During his free time Lucas loves to hang out with his friends and family, read a good book, and try something new.

Advising Areas

Order of Omega, Organization Liaison

Functional Areas

AFLV, Philanthropy & Community Service

llayer@purdue.edu

Front Desk/Student Worker Staff

All of our amazing student workers bring the FSCL Office to life. They are the ones that triage emails and phone calls as well as help support office operations.

Tanvi Jitta

Affiliation: Sigma Kappa

Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering

Anna Alphin

Affiliation: Delta Zeta

Junior, Marketing

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