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21st Century Scholars Leadership Team
Jazmine Clifton
Director, Purdue Promise and 21st Century Scholars Support Program
Office: (765) 496-2806
Jazmine Clifton (she/her) currently serves as the Director with the Purdue Promise program. She was born in New Mexico, but attended Arizona State University, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Wellness. She received her Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University. Through experiences with AVID and TRiO, she has developed a passion for working with student access and success programs involving mentorship, shared experiences, and personal development. Jazmine serves as the Advisor for three NPHC organizations, the First-Generation Student organization, and is a Faculty Fellow. She enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, dancing, reading, volunteering, playing with puppies, and eating delicious foods!
Summer Bowman
Senior Assistant Director, Purdue Promise and 21st Century Scholars Support Program
Office: 765-494-5704
Summer Bowman (she/her) serves as the Senior Assistant Director of the Purdue Promise program. She holds a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Business with majors in Management and Marketing, a minor in Psychology, and a Certificate in Intercultural Competence from Indiana University. Summer is a certified practitioner of the Strong Interest Inventory Career Assessment, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Personality Assessment, and is working towards becoming a certified practitioner of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Management Assessment. Before joining the Purdue Promise program in September 2023, Summer served as the Lead Academic Advisor at Indiana University Columbus for three and a half years, after serving as Academic Advisor for the Business program for six years. She also taught First-Year Seminar classes every fall semester since 2014. In her previous roles, Summer found working with diverse student populations rewarding. Summer realized her passion for working with students after serving as a Student Office Assistant for the Business program and Student Ambassador in the Office of Admissions, while earning her undergraduate degree. Prior to working in higher education, Summer spent several years managing business operations and supervising and developing employees in the service industry. Summer is originally from Seymour Indiana. She enjoys puzzles, spending time with family, traveling with her husband, and playing with her Chinchilla, Chewy.
Martina McQuay
College Success Coach, 21st Century Scholar Support Program
Office: 765-496-2462
Martina McQuay (she/her) began her role as a College Success Coach in January 2024. Martina brings a deep passion for student development, empowerment, and access. A Lafayette native and proud Purdue alum, she holds a B.S. in Human Services with a minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies. Before stepping into higher education, Martina gained valuable experience across nonprofit organizations, state programs, and local agencies. These roles strengthened her understanding of people and systems and shaped her student-centered approach rooted in empathy, energy, and accountability. A former collegiate athlete, Martina values resilience, growth, and authentic connection. She is especially driven to uplift students from all backgrounds and help them build confidence and purpose throughout their academic journeys. Martina finds deep fulfillment in helping students grow as leaders and trust in their unique voice, supporting not only their academic success but also their personal development. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, working out, listening to music and podcasts, exploring new places, and finding joy in good food and spontaneous adventures.
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21st Century Scholars Support Program
Krach Leadership Center
1198 Third Street, Fourth Floor
765-494-9328
21stCenturyScholars@purdue.edu
