Student Orientation Committee

The Student Orientation Committee (SOC) serves as the student face of Orientation Programs, and works to create a good experience for new students, their Team Leaders, their Team Supervisors, and full time staff members on campus.

SOC Members Fall 2026

SOC Chair

Xai Leu

Hometown: Lagrange, 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.

Daniel Taylor

Hometown: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Jack Doll

Hometown: Naperville, Illinois

Makenzie Chesser

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

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. 

Jacob Doreski

Hometown: Schererville, Indiana

Max Barr

Hometown: Anderson, Indiana

Preteka Pravin

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

Orientation Initiatives Committee

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