BGR Student Orientation Committee

SOC Chair

Luke Tucher

Hometown: New Palestine, Indiana

The SOC Chair is responsible for leading and developing the SOC and ensuring the student leaders understand the vision, mission, and values of Orientation Programs. The Chair is the leader and “face” of the student leaders in both the Indianapolis and West Lafayette locations and assists with student program logistics, helps maintain a positive team environment, and facilitates collaboration between locations. 

Training & Development Committee

The Training & Development Committee creates and implements training and curriculum that focuses on the growth and development for Orientation Programs student leaders.

Blake Bird

Hometown: Whitehall, New York

Eva Pinto

Hometown: Chicago, Illinios

Owen Flynn

Hometown: Westfield, Indiana

Retention Committee

The Retention Committee focuses on the retention of new students, to student leaders, to Orientation Programs and/or Purdue Alumni while prioritizing a sense of belonging.  

Ashlyn Barber

Hometown: Noblesville, Indiana

Bella Foley

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri

Oraefo Onwuta

Hometown: St. Charles, Illinois

Orientation Initiatives Committee

The Orientation Initiatives Committee educates on and implements Orientation Programs initiatives that focus on creating a community of authenticity and growth.

Julian Cruz

Hometown: Lowell, Indiana

Rachel Benson

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Indianapolis Committee

The Indianapolis Committee develops, implements, and leads all student leader initiatives and efforts for all student leaders in Indianapolis.

Ava Smith

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana

Grace Klein

Hometown: Hagerstown, Indiana