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.

Learn more about our Ambassadors below, or visit our YouTube channel to hear them talk about their own experiences and offer advice to new pre-professional students.

Interested in joining the Ambassador team? Email preprofessional@purdue.edu for more information.

PPA Ambassadors

Ellie

Biomedical Health Science, pre-med.

Grad Date: May 2025

Activities: Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Caduceus Club, Special Olympics, Alzheimer's Buddies, TI for Microbiology, TI for Healthcare Leadership and Safety, Research Assistant, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Advice for pre-professional students: Don't be afraid to try new things and stepping outside of your comfort zone.

Gladys

Biomedical Health Sciences and Medical Laboratory Sciences. Minor in Psychology, pre-med.

Grad Date: 2025

Activities: President of University Residences Multicultural Connection, Volunteer Coordinator in Women of Color in Health Care Association, Purdue Student Union Board, Boiler Tracks, Core Leadership Team of the HHS Success Mentors Program, Pre-Professional Ambassador, African Student Association, Nigerian Student Association, Early Start/Summer Start Mentor, Haraka Writers.

Advice for pre-professional students: It's okay to fail as long as you get back up and ask for help in the areas where you are struggling. 

Gloria

 

Biomedical Health Sciences. Minor in psychology, pre-med.

Grad Date: 2026

Activities: Caduceus Club, Medical Spanish Club treasurer, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Advice for pre-professional students: Don’t be afraid to try new things such as clubs and even choosing courses that may not be completely suitable with your major. 

Grace

Political Science, pre-law.

Grad Date: 2026

Activities: Student Legal Services student staff, First Gen Boiler Mentor, PSG Supreme Court Clerk, Pi Sigma Alpha treasurer, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Advice for pre-professional students: Never be afraid to ask for help, because the first year of college is scary and you don't have to figure everything out on your own even though sometimes in feels that way.

Haseung

Mechanical Engineering, pre-med.

Grad Date: 2026

Activities: Women in Mechanical Engineering, ME297 TA, Research Assistant in teh Vlachos Research Group, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Advice for pre-professional students: Take advantage of the opportunities!

Joshua

 

Political Science and Law & Society, pre-law.

Grad Date: 2026

Activities: Pre-Law Society, Sociology, Law & Society & Digital Criminology Club, Pickleball Club Purdue Student Safety Patrol, SOC TA, Boiler Catholics, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Advice for pre-professional students: Don't be afraid to branch out and do new things! Getting out of your comfort zone is a risk worth taking.

Katie

 Neruobiology, predent.

Grad Date: 2026

Activities: Vice President of Membership of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Predental Club

Advice for pre-professional students: Get involved as fast as possible in an organization that applies to your future professional goals, as well as one that applies to a hobby/interest they may have. Ffind a mentor who is on a similar path because they will have lots of wisdom to share.

Madisen

Microbiology, Genetics, and Cellular, Molecular, & Developmental Biology, pre-vet.

Grad Date: 2025

Activities: Biology Ambassador, TI for BIOL 43900, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Advice for pre-professional students: Don't stress about the path you are on, your journey is going to look different from everyone elses and that is okay.

Meghan

Kinesiology, pre-physical therapy.

Grad Date: 2025

Activities: PT/OT/AT Club, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Rineet

Sheila

Genetics, Health and Disease, pre-med.

Grad Date: 2025

Activities: Purdue Contemporary Dance Company, Women in Science Program, Brain Exercise Initiative, Caduceus Club, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Advice for pre-professional students: Take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way! Purdue has many resources to find experiences that expand your development as a pre-professional student and so many opportunities to get involved with your hobbies and other activities that fulfill you while pursuing professional school!

Thomas

 

Biomedical Health Sciences, pre-med.

Grad Date: 2025

Activities: MEDLIFE Exec Service Trip Coordinator (Ecuador & Costa Rica), Pulmonary Toxicology Research (Dr. Thivanka Muthumalage lab), Volunteer EMT, Theta Chi Fraternity Historian & Kitchen Steward, Purdue Triathlon Club, Purdue Red-Cross Member, Pre-Professional Advising Ambassador

Advice for pre-professional students: Join as many clubs as you can. You'll connect with like-minded people who share your interests, both socially and professionally. Whether you're pursuing a hobby or hoping to advance your career goals, joining clubs is a great way to build lasting friendships with people who understand and share your goals!