How did you get here?

My background and roots are in agriculture. In 2016, came to work at Purdue in the College of Agriculture and later joined the CCO in April 2022 where I serve as the Employer Development Coordinator.

What do you like most about working at the CCO?

I value being a part of the Purdue community and in an atmosphere of lifelong learning.

What is the most unusual job you have ever had?

I worked in a seed lab right out of college sorting all kinds of seeds for purity and quality of seed treatments.

Fun Fact:

I’m an ordained minister.

Favorite Things:

My family is wonderful, and I love doing life with them. My husband, twin boys and little girl enjoy being outside and exploring new places and things. Other favorites include coffee, kayaking, snowboarding, and cows.

Quote you live by:

We are not ever a finished product… always growing, progressing, and becoming a better version of yourself.

Advice for students:

Learn from your mistakes and if you can, other people’s as well.