The Dean’s Leadership Council (DLC) is a dedicated group of leaders whose insights, experience, and passion help shape the future of the College of Science. Council members are carefully selected by the Dean to represent a broad spectrum of expertise across science, industry, academia, and technology, bringing diverse perspectives that drive innovation and growth. The time, energy, and thoughtful guidance of our Council members create a lasting impact. Their involvement helps shape the strategic direction of the College, enriches the student experience, and strengthens Purdue’s role as a global leader in scientific research and education.
Leadership

Lucy Flesch
Dean's Leadership Council

Snehal Antani
BS Computer Science 2002
MS Computer Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2009

Gayle Johnston
BS Biology, Biological Sciences 1976
MS Management, Business Administration 1978

Dr. Kevin Kahn
BS Mathematics, Manhattan College 1972
MS Computer Science 1973
PHD Computer Science 1976

Darwin Ling
BS Computer Science 1988
MS Computer Science 1990
MBA University of Chicago 2015

Jackie Magno
BS Chemistry 1985
MS Management 1987

Dr. Edward McGavin
BS Actuarial Science 1983
PHD Management 1990

Dr. Angela Ragin-Wilson
BS Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana 1990
MS Organic Chemistry, Howard University 1993
PHD Chemistry 2003

Dr. John Sninsky
BS Biology, Bates College 1972
PHD Biology 1976
Postdoctoral Fellow Genetics, Stanford University 1980

John Thornton
BS Computer Science 1997

Peeyush Ranjan
BS Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 1995
MS Computer Science 1996
MBA University of Washington 2006

Bruce Schechter
BS Physics 1980

Bill Young
BS Business, School of Business 1987