College of Agriculture
Purdue appoints director of corporate business development
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s College of Agriculture has appointed Samantha Miller as its director of corporate business development. In this pivotal role, Miller will lead efforts to strengthen partnerships between the college and key industry stakeholders, drive innovation and expand opportunities for students and faculty in agricultural enterprise and research.
Miller brings extensive experience in agricultural leadership, regulatory affairs and industry collaboration. Most recently, Miller served as U.S. crop protection regulatory leader at Corteva Agriscience, where she managed regulatory strategies for a diverse portfolio of crop protection products and cultivated relationships with state and federal agencies. She also previously served as an agronomy information specialist, assistant professor and policy fellow, as well as provided leadership in industry associations and community organizations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Miller to our leadership team,” said Ron Turco, associate dean for Research and Graduate Education in the College of Agriculture. “Her proven track record in building industry partnerships and advancing agricultural innovation will be invaluable as we continue to expand our research portfolio and impact the future of agriculture.”
As the director of corporate business development, Miller will:
- Forge and nurture strategic partnerships and philanthropy with agricultural businesses and organizations
- Identify and develop new opportunities for research, internships and workforce development
- Support faculty and student engagement with industry
- Enhance the college’s role as a leader in agricultural innovation and economic development
Miller earned a PhD in agronomy from Purdue, a bachelor’s degree in plant science from the University of Florida and has been recognized for her leadership and service in both academic and industry settings.
For more information on the College of Agriculture’s corporte business development initiatives, please contact Samantha Miller, director of corporate business development for the College of Agriculture, at agsam@purdue.edu or 352-870-1982.
About Purdue Agriculture
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life and natural resource sciences. The college is committed to preparing students to make a difference in whatever careers they pursue; stretching the frontiers of science to discover solutions to some of our most pressing global, regional and local challenges; and, through Purdue Extension and other engagement programs, educating the people of Indiana, the nation and the world to improve their lives and livelihoods. To learn more about Purdue Agriculture, visit this site.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.
Media contact: Devyn Ashlea Raver, draver@purdue.edu
Sources: Ron Turco, rturco@purdue.edu
Agricultural Communications: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu, 765-494-8415
