I wanted to be an executive to be more involved in such an impactful cause! I was Riley kid myself and owe my life to Riley, so I am so grateful and proud to be a part of this organization that works to help create a future where all kids are able to grow up.
My favorite PUDM memory is hanging out in the Riley room two years ago with all of the Riley kids and families!!
What is a fun fact about you?
I have swam in the Amazon River!
Whats your biggest dream? (Career goal, travel, bucket list, impact on the world, etc.)
My biggest dream is to help create a better future for others and help them live life to the fullest!! I am aspiring to become a pediatric or neurological physical therapist where I will be able to prescribe movement to help others improve their quality of life.
What are your main duties as an exec?
I help plan push days, educate all PUDM members about fundraising, and keep the fundraising culture fun and cause-connected.
I’ve been involved in this organization since my freshman year, and I love the culture around it. I believe our cause is so important, and it’s awesome seeing how many people share the same passion that I do. I was a chair last year and knew I wanted to have a bigger impact, so I ran for exec!
What is your previous PUDM involvement?
Riley R CM and family captain, Accounting Chair, Accounting Exec
What is your favorite PUDM memory?
I loved the chamber only bucket blitz this year where all of finance got to have a big sleepover and I got to connect with my chairs more!!
What is a fun fact about you?
I have lived in 4 different continents! (North American, South America, Asia, and Africa)
Whats your biggest dream? (Career goal, travel, bucket list, impact on the world, etc.)
I want to be a physician!
What are your main duties as an exec?
I organize all of Bucket Blitz with the help of my chairs. We call businesses and ask to fundraise outside of their locations. I also coordinate the sleepovers and assign PUDM members locations to Bucket Blitz at!
I wanted to become an executive because this is my final year in PUDM and I wanted to take on a larger role to better understand what makes PUDM successful. I also wanted to fully immerse myself in the experience and contribute in a way that feels bigger than myself. I was especially drawn to Merch because I loved my experience as the Design and Promotions Chair.
What is your previous PUDM involvement?
I joined Riley Relations as a committee member during my first year and stayed for two years before becoming the Design and Promotions Chair.
What is your favorite PUDM memory?
My favorite PUDM memory is the closing circle, especially Marathon 2024.
What is a fun fact about you?
I played softball for 15 years.
Whats your biggest dream? (Career goal, travel, bucket list, impact on the world, etc.)
My biggest dream is to publish a children’s book, written and illustrated by me or illustrated in collaboration with my friend Emma.
What are your main duties as an exec?
As an executive, my responsibilities include designing merchandise and incentives, collaborating with companies to manage online stores, production, and product fulfillment, and overseeing both the Merchandise Chair and the Design and Promotions Chair. I also assist in coordinating timelines, approving designs, and ensuring merchandise is accurately distributed and delivered in a timely manner.
I wanted to be an executive so I could make a bigger impact on kids health and the lives of my fellow students at Purdue. After falling in love with the organization, I wanted the chance to further grow its community.
What is your previous PUDM involvement?
I was a Riley Relations Committee Member and was a Content Creation Chair last year.
What is your favorite PUDM memory?
Day of Miracles (DOM) or Bucket Blitz!! The first times I felt like I belonged in Dance Marathon and at Purdue. Brought me some of my closest friends!
What is a fun fact about you?
I lived in Hawaii for three months!
Whats your biggest dream? (Career goal, travel, bucket list, impact on the world, etc.)
My biggest dream is to travel the world and make people happy. It is why I decided to pursue hospitality, so all our small actions can bring a smile to someone’s day!
What are your main duties as an exec?
I am in charge of all our in-kind sponsorships and donations. This means reaching out to businesses, providing pitch meetings, and maintaining meaningful partnerships. I also lead chairs in scheduling monthly restaurant fundraisers and securing food donations for our events.
I wanted to be an executive because Dance Marathon is an amazing organization that give so much to the kids at Riley. I want to continue to grow that impact.
What is your previous PUDM involvement?
Logistics Committee Member
What is your favorite PUDM memory?
My favorite PUDM memory is our first Day of Miracles. I was a freshman and got to know so many people in our organization and I had an amazing time.
What is a fun fact about you?
My mom participated in the first Purdue Dance Marathon.
Whats your biggest dream? (Career goal, travel, bucket list, impact on the world, etc.)
I want to run every marathon major with a qualifying time.
What are your main duties as an exec?
As an exec I handle all connections with our sponsors. I spend the whole year finding new companies to contact and ensuring we retain previous sponsorships.
