Career Success Pre-Professional Advising

Meet our Ambassadors

Our ambassadors are a vital part of our office. They help us at Purdue recruiting events, speak with us in classes, and represent our office around campus. We rely on them for feedback about services and for suggestions. In return, they gain important skills they can use to demonstrate competencies in their professional applications such as social skills, communication skills, cultural competency, reliability, and professionalism.

PPA Ambassadors
Abby

Pre-Law

  • Major: Law & Society, Political Science, Women's Studies
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: GRAIL Research Assistant, Partners for Algorithmic Literacy Student Facilitator, Sociology, Law & Society, and Digital Criminology Club, Pre Law Society
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Be intentional about how you represent yourself to your professors! They pay attention to who shows up early, comes to office hours, and participates in class.
Alejandra

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

  • Major: Animal Sciences
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: President of Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, Vice President of A Cause for Paws, Animal Sciences Ambassador, member of Adopt a Grandparent Club, Research Assistant at the vet school
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Step outside of your comfort zone!
Andrea

Pre-Law

  • Major: Sociology, Italian Studies
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Vice President of Engagement for Purdue Mortar Board’s Barbara Cook Chapter, Engagement Mentor in the John Martinson Honors College, Purdue Pre-Law Society, Women in Law, the Puerto Rican Student Association, Italian Club, College Mentors for Kids
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Take initiative before you feel fully ready. A lot of the best opportunities at Purdue come from showing up, asking questions, introducing yourself, and being willing to try something new.
Bianca

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Biomedical Health Sciences
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Research in the Wells Lab- Environmental Exposure Lab, Environmental, Occupational, and Radiological Health Sciences Teaching Assistant, Partners in Health Engage Advocacy Lead, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Delta Gamma Beta Iota
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Try everything and try to best to step out of your comfort zone!
Brandon 

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Chemistry
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Caduceus Club, Medical Spanish Club, First Responders Club, Aprendiendo a Leer
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Spend your first semester adapting to college, trying new things, and getting to know your peers at Purdue!
Brett 

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Biology
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Emergency Department Medical Scribe, Scribe Ambassador, Vice President of Operations of Purdue Impact Melanoma Club, Annotator Sigma Chi Fraternity, Owen Hall Club Secretary, Purdue University Dance Marathon (PUDM) – Sigma Chi Team Captain and Riley Relations Committee Member, Community Hospital South Volunteer 
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Get involved early in organizations, activities, and opportunities that genuinely interest you. I encourage students not to compare themselves to others. Everyone's journey is different, and success looks different for everyone. Stay focused on your own goals, work hard, and trust that your efforts will pay off.
Brianna

Pre-Dentistry

  • Major: Biology
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Undergraduate researcher at Dr. Running's Lab, Vice-President of the PRSA club, Volunteer coordinator of the Pre-Dental Club, Roger C. Stewart Leadership Experience Facilitator, Science Scholar Peer Mentor, WISP Mentor, Operation Smile Treasurer, Multicultural Science Program Ambassador member, UTA for BIOL 115 
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Take everything day by day. If you can't deal with tomorrow's problem today, then it's not worth your time getting overwhelmed by it.
Caitlyn

Pre-Physician Assistant

  • Major: Public Health
  • Grad Date: 2028
Daniel

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Biomedical Health Sciences
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Purdue KDSAP, Alpha Tau Omega, PPA Ambassador, Caduceus Club, undergraduate research
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Take the time to branch out and try new activities; college is a good opportunity to pick up a new hobby and reflect about what you want to do for a career.
Daniel

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

  • Major: Animal Science
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Delta Pi Rho Fraternity Inc., Multicultural Greek Council President, Adelante Scholar Mentor, Baile Folklórico
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Try new things, put yourself out there, and grades don't define you. 
Diya

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Neurobiology & Physiology
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Academic Development Director - Kappa Alpha Theta, Volunteer - Brain Exercise Initiative, Vice President - Boiler Advocates for Student Empowerment
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: College goes by quickly, so take advantage of the chance to meet people, try new things, and enjoy the experience along the way.
Isabel

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Biological Engineering with a Cellular and Biomolecular Concentration
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Purdue Student Engineering Foundation, Engineering Without Borders, Women of Color in Healthcare Association
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Figure out study habits that work for you early on!
Isabella

Pre-Dentistry

  • Major: Biology
  • Grad Date: 2029
  • Activities: Treasurer for the Pre-Dental Club, a mentor in the College Mentors for Kids program, a research assistant in the Biobehavioral Development Lab, a WISP mentor, and the intramural soccer team
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Try your best to say yes to as much as you possibly can. Saying yes to different experiences will open new doors for you that you never even imagined and will help you break out of your comfort zone.
Janelle

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Nursing
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: The Relationships and Health Lab - Research assistant, The PACER Lab - Research assistant, College Mentors for Kids - Vice President of Administration, The HHS Success Mentor Program - Core Leadership Team member, Purdue School of Nursing – Ambassador, Office of Undergraduate Research – Ambassador, Professional Undergraduate Learning and Social Excellence Committee - Social Board Lead
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Say yes to all of it… if you learn you dislike something, you now know where to focus your energy instead during the next couple years you spend at Purdue!

 

Jillian

Pre-Optometry

  • Major: Biomedical Health Sciences
  • Grad Date: 2029
  • Activities: Purdue Golduster Dance Team - Chair of Public Relations Committee & Kappa Kappa Gamma
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Office hours are another great tool to develop relationships with professors, and ask for help!
Karina

Pre-Law

  • Major: Political Science
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Water Supply in Developing Countries, Study Abroad Ambassador (PASSPORT)
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: It’s ok to have moments of failure, you only learn from your mistakes!
Kimberely

 Pre-Dentistry

  • Major: Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Undergraduate Research, Pre-Dental Club, Hand-in-Hand Club, Volunteer at IU Health Arnett, Pi Beta Phi Sorority
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Don't be afraid to ask for help…having a strong support system is extremely helpful, especially during overwhelming moments, as the people around you can remind you of your long-term goals and the reasons you started pursuing them, while also providing the reassurance that challenges do not need to be faced alone.
Laiken

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

  • Major: Animal Science
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Undergrad research assistant in Dr. Couetil’s lab, Digital Reporter for The Exponent, Horse Handler for Robinsons Equine Therapy, Foal Watch Volunteer, ANSC 255 TA
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Put yourself out there and don’t be afraid of rejection; persistence is key!
Lauren

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Biology
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Research Assistant for Health TechQuity Lab, President of Boiler Advocates for Student Empowerment (BASE), Volunteer Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line, Member of Phi Mu sorority 
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Try out many different activities early, and pick a few to commit to long-term that support your unique perspective in healthcare or law.

Lele

Pre-Law

  • Major: Psychology & Philosophy
  • Grad Date: 2029
  • Activities: Delta Phi Lambda, Crochet 4 Kids, Liberal Arts Student Council, Kappa Alpha Pi, Program on American Institutional Renewal, JMHC
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Keep your goals in sight, set smaller goals to help you get there, and do not let setbacks keep you from achieving what you want.
Lillian

Pre-Dentistry

  • Major: Nutrition Science
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Pre-Dental Club, Phi Mu Fraternity, Hand in Hand, Women in Healthcare Purdue, Volunteer Tutor at Bauer Community Center
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Take every opportunity that comes your way, because you never know what will come of it. It could lead to new friendships, beneficial experiences, and lasting memories.
Lucy

Pre-Law

  • Major: Marketing & Political Science
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Vice President of Pi Sigma Alpha, Programming chair of Kappa Alpha Pi, Agent at Purdue Marketing Association, Alumni Chair of Women in Law, Research Assistant at SpiRAL lab 
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Everyone you meet and every activity you sign up for will open up a new door, so put yourself out there and get involved with the campus community!
Madilyn

Pre-Law

  • Major: Marketing
  • Grad Date: 2029 
  • Activities: Women in Law club, SALT worship leader, BGR team leader, honors society
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Take chances and go to new things. You never know what might spark your interest, whether it’s for your major or for something you enjoy that’s not academic.
Nivrithi

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Multidisciplinary Engineering
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Zeta Tau Alpha, Women in Engineering (mentor/mentee program), University Blood initiative, American Medical Women’s Association 
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Say yes to everything!
Olivia

Pre-Dentistry

  • Major: Animal Science & Classical Studies
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Undergraduate Researcher, Dr. Jennifer Hall, Purdue Goat Club - Vice President, Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma Social Chair, Collegiate 4H, Member, Purdue Pre-Dentistry Club Mentor, Purdue Hand in Hand Club, Purdue Summer Concert Band, Hospice Volunteer, Purdue Foal Watch and Equine OB Watch, Teaching Assistant- ANSC 281
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Take advantage of every opportunity and never be afraid to try something new.
Olivia

Pre-Medicine

  • Majors: Biology
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Supplemental Instruction Leader for Chem 111-112, group leader/volunteer for Brain Exercise Initiative, Day co-chair (on exec) for Purdue's Old Masters, Administrative Director for Kappa Kappa Gamma, and undergraduate research assistant for Dr. Lyon's lab.
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Get involved! Get involved in clubs/organizations tailored and NOT tailored to your major to diversify your community and meet some awesome people!
Pia

Pre-Medicine

  • Majors: Biomedical Health Science
  • Grad Date: 2028 
  • Activities: TA for BIOL 111, Global Student Ambassador, College Mentor for Kids, Volunteer at Food Finders, Volunteer at IU Arnett Hospital Urgent Care, HOSA Future Health Professionals - Fundraising Coordinator
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Always be open to try new things and push yourself out of your comfort zone because you never know what you might stumble upon!
Savana

Pre-Pharmacy

  • Major: Biochemistry
  • Grad Date: 2028
  • Activities: Research lab, science olympiad volunteer, PUDM, Christian clubs, College Mentors For Kids, BGR TL
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Explore different fields to discover what you don't want to do, so that you can narrow down interests.
Sofia

Pre-Medicine

  • Major: Neurobiology & Physiology
  • Grad Date: 2029
  • Activities: Purdue Brain Exercise Initiative (Director of PR/Communications), iGEM (Undergraduate Researcher), Synthetic Biology (SynBio) Project Dadarlat Lab (Undergraduate Researcher), Caduceus Club, Biology Club, Purdue Performance Collaborative
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: Build a strong support group that can help you through tough semesters.
Yukie

Pre-Dentistry

  • Major: Biomedical Health Science
  • Grad Date: 2027
  • Activities: Purdue Pre-Dental Club, Hand in Hand, Chinese American Student Association, College of HHS Mentor, VariAsian, and American Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador
  • Advice to new preprofessional students: It's okay if you don't know what you want to do; just set your heart on your dreams and find yourself within the journey.