AGEC Student Envoys

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Graduation Year: 2026

Lacking an agriculture background, Purdue still welcomed me with open arms and plenty of opportunities to get involved. On campus, I am/have been involved in Purdue Ag Council, Dean Scholars, AFA, International Ag Ambassadors and Delight Ministries. I am also in the Alpha Zeta agriculture honor society. I have studied abroad in Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Costa Rica, Austria, Italy and Slovenia. This past summer, I interned for Bayer as a Crop Science Sales Intern in Illinois. My biggest piece of advice is to find the clubs on campus that interest you!

Hometown: Goshen, IN
Graduation Year: 2026

At Purdue, I’m involved in the Dairy Club, where I have served in various officer positions; Chauncey Cooperative, currently serving as President; and with the Envoy team. I’ve completed two internships in dairy technology sales in Wisconsin and on the West Coast, as well as a summer spent on a large operation doing dairy production. I also work for a small dairy west of Purdue during school as a Herdsman. I’ve also been lucky enough to study abroad in Ireland during my time at Purdue. My advice is to make college your own experience, because you’re paying for classes and the opportunities outside of them, so don’t let them go to waste!

Hometown: Columbia City, IN
Graduation Year: 2027

Growing up on a small animal farm, I was so excited to expand my knowledge here at Purdue’s College of Agriculture. Within Purdue, I have been fortunate to get involved in many organizations and leadership roles. I currently serve as a leader in my sorority, Delta Gamma, am a member of Ag Council, Letters of Love and Block & Bridle! Beyond campus, I gained valuable experience through an internship with Keystone Cooperative, where I learned about agronomy and innovation! I have truly been welcomed with open arms and couldn’t be more thankful to be in the College of Agriculture!

Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Graduation Year: 2027

On campus, I’m very involved. Along with being an Envoy, I am also a member of the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) and the Vice President of the Indiana Junior Beef Cattle Association. Additionally, I am very active in the Maclure Cooperative and am an intern for the Center for Food and Ag Business.

Hometown: Wadesville, IN
Graduation Year: 2027

Growing up on a robotic dairy and grain farm, I quickly developed a deep passion for agriculture and the close-knit, family-oriented culture that comes with it. Here at Purdue, I’ve found my second family not only within the Envoys team but also through a variety of clubs and organizations. I have served as the President of Rising Professionals, am an active member of the Ag Week Task Force, contributed to the Grand Prix Junior Board, am the Professional Development Director for Kappa Alpha Theta and participate in the Campus Student Life Advisory Committee. My journey has also included enriching experiences abroad, with a spring break study abroad in Ireland and a Maymester program in Spain and Portugal. I am deeply grateful for the incredible network of students and faculty I’ve met along the way, whose support has made Purdue truly feel like home.

Hometown: Grand Haven, MI
Graduation Year: 2026

My passion for agriculture comes from growing up on a small farm in northern Michigan. In addition to being an Envoy, I have also been involved in Intercollegiate Crops Judging, the Rising Professionals Central Committee, Agriculture Future of America as the Purdue ambassador this year, a member of the Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board, Alpha Zeta and a student intern for the Agricultural Economics Advising Office. My past three summers have been with Nutrien as a crop scouting intern (2023), Spring Meadow Nursery as a rotational production intern with their growing, propagation, stock and R&D departments (2024) and BASF as a key account manager intern in the South Region (2025). I also had the opportunity to study abroad in Iceland during the summer and in Costa Rica for spring break! Following graduation, I will be working with Corteva in their Associate Territory Manager (ATM) Program! My advice to new students is to be confident in your abilities and try new things!

Hometown: Arcadia, IN
Graduation Year: 2027

Getting involved across campus has been amazing, being part of the Purdue Student Government as a College of Agriculture Senator and NAMA. I have had the great opportunity to study abroad with other Ag students in Portugal. Lastly, I spent my last summer doing swine research for United Animal Health in Sheridan, IN.

Hometown: Portland, IN
Graduation Year: 2027

With my agricultural background only beginning in 2018, I can gladly say I have found my home within these few short years. While at Purdue, I have found myself involved in Shoemaker Cooperative, as well as our governing council, serving in officer positions within each. Outside of cooperatives, I am a part of Agriculture Future of America, Collegiate 4-H and a teaching assistant for multiple courses. Last summer, I was a foodservice sales intern with Grande Cheese Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where I sold Italian cheeses to pizzerias. I encourage everyone to become involved and take advantage of all that Purdue has to offer!

Hometown: Hope, IN
Graduation Year: 2027

Outside of Ag Econ Envoys, I am involved in Purdue Ag Week, Sigma Alpha and AFA. Over the summer, I worked as a Field Specialist intern with Advanced Agrilytics in White Hall, Illinois. During my time there, I gained agronomy knowledge and conducted a case study to evaluate the return on investment for growers who use variable-rate nitrogen protectant. I also spent a week in Washington, D.C., for the Ag Voices of the Future Program (ASA and Valent). My experiences over the summer allowed me to better understand the farmer's perspective and grow as a young professional.

Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Graduation Year: 2028

In addition to serving as an Ag Econ Envoy, I am a member of the National Executive Board of MANRRS as the Region V Undergraduate Vice President, where I have the opportunity to support and represent groups across agriculture and related fields. I also work as a teaching assistant for data analysis in the ag econ department, am actively involved in the Data Mine and participated in the Spring 2025 Student Soybean Innovation Competition, where my team developed a soy-based baby pacifier component. Over the summer, I continued to grow my personal calligraphy card business. I am truly grateful for the opportunities Purdue has provided me and excited to continue being part of this community.

Hometown: Jasper, IN
Graduation Year: 2027

Growing up in a small rural town, I never imagined finding true community at a university as large as Purdue, but the Purdue Cooperative system quickly became my home. Living in Glenwood Cooperative has given me family-like connections and the confidence to pursue my goals. With that support, I stepped into campus life and now serve as President of the Purdue Cooperative Council, Community Events Chair of the Purdue Ag Council, a member of the Student Life Student Advisory Board and hold multiple leadership roles within Glenwood. I’ve also found meaningful community through the Ag Econ Envoy program and my internship with Purdue Athletics Strategic Communications. Each experience has helped me grow as a leader, communicator and teammate, and I’m passionate about helping others find their place and thrive, too!

Hometown: Rushville, IN
Graduation Year: 2027

Growing up on a multigenerational Hereford cattle operation, my love for agriculture has been deeply rooted in the livestock industry and has since grown to touch every aspect of agriculture. While at Purdue, I’ve had the opportunity to tap into my passions for agriculture, advocacy and leadership, both individually and at their intersections with involvement in various organizations. In addition to being an Envoy, I am the Student Senate Parliamentarian serving on the Purdue Student Government Cabinet, Ag Week Task Force Media Chair, an active member of Sigma Alpha, have represented Purdue at the Ag Future America Leaders Conference and have worked on the Indiana Lifeline Law Coalition. Professionally, I’ve enjoyed working with Elanco Animal Health as both an academic-year employee and a summer intern on the Corporate Communications team. I am deeply grateful for the people, experiences and opportunities that have shaped my time at Purdue so far.

Hometown: Manteno, IL
Graduation Year: 2027

Being involved with my family’s Pioneer seed agency and row crop operation sparked my passion for agriculture and motivated me to continue pursuing it when I came to Purdue. In addition to being an Envoy, I am a part of Ann Tweedale Cooperative, Purdue Agricultural Council and Purdue Foundation Student Board, and I conduct research in a soybean production lab. I have also studied abroad. I have been able to apply real-world skills learned at Purdue through internships at Heritage FS as an agronomy intern and at Corteva Agriscience as the Illiana Area Commercial Sales Intern for Pioneer. This experience directly aligns with my post-graduation goal of returning to and contributing to the family seed operation. I am forever grateful for all of the opportunities and support that not only Purdue provides, but the agricultural economics department as well.

Hometown: Francesville, IN
Graduation Year: 2026

On campus, I am involved with the Agribusiness Club, AFA opportunities, Metal Casting Club and Boilermaker Farm Toy Fanatics, along with being on the Agriculture Economics Envoy team. The past three summers, I interned at Crop Fertility Specialist, where I had the opportunity to experience the ag retail sector by operating a self-propelled sprayer to effectively control pests in customers’ fields, scout crops in fields, have customer interactions, assist in the liquid chemical building and drive tender trucks to the applicators. I would highly encourage getting involved in some extracurricular activities because you get to meet so many great people and receive various opportunities for growth. I am thankful for the opportunities Purdue and their staff have provided me with so far, and I am sure that they will be able to offer a fantastic experience for you, too.

Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Graduation Year: 2026

In addition to serving as an Envoy, I am involved in Purdue’s National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) chapter and Agriculture Future of America. I have served as a TA for various courses and currently serve as a student intern for the Agricultural Economics Advising Office. Through participation in the Issues 360 Institute and a Maymester to Portugal and Spain, I have also had the opportunity to partake in transformational experiences. Last summer, I interned at Teays River Investments as an investment analyst intern. Each of these experiences has accentuated my collegiate career, and I encourage others to take advantage of opportunities that will do the same for them!

Hometown: Belvidere, IL
Graduation Year: 2026

My passion for agriculture comes from growing up on my family’s row crop farm in Illinois, where I developed an appreciation for the ag industry and the people behind it. As a transfer student, I truly appreciated how the agricultural economics department welcomed me and helped me feel connected right away. On campus, I serve as Treasurer of the Agribusiness Club and am an active member of Sigma Alpha, a professional agricultural sorority. This past summer, I gained valuable hands-on experience as a research assistant. These opportunities have allowed me to develop both leadership and professional skills while connecting with others who share my passion for the industry.