Purdue Engineering Staff Leadership Academy

Through real-world case studies, small group discussions, and interactive presentations, PESLA encourages you to think beyond your own administrative area and lead in ways that support larger institutional objectives. PESLA provides the tools and insight to think more strategically, balance competing demands on your time, and engage in more forward - thinking leadership.
Please contact Will Sondgerath at wsondgerath@purdue.edu with questions about PESLA.
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Will Sondgerath
Assistant Dean for Staff & Director of Administration, CoE
Nina Robinson
Administrative Director, EEE

Janet Beagle
Senior Director of Graduate Programs, CoE
Will Gwin
Manager, Web Communications, CoE
Susan Khalifah
Director of Student Experience, CE
Leadership Academy Members - Cohort 3.0
Karin Ejendal
Research Scientist, BME
Jennifer Gray
LyoHUB Operations Manager, ChE
Diana Harbison
Assistant Director for International Development, GEPP
Karen Hull
Graduate Program Manager, CoE
Jacqueline McDermott
Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Retention, CoE
Curt Oechsle
Senior Academic Advisor, FYE
Jennifer Strickland
Senior Co-op Education Program Manager, OPP
Kate Theobald
Digital Communications Specialist, CoE
Yuxiang Wang
Academic Advisor/International Support Coordinator, ECE
Melissa Westendorf
Business Manager, Business Office
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