Meet the Team
PUDM is the largest philanthropic organization on campus, and it is filled with hundreds of students who want to make a difference for the kids at Riley Hospital for Children.
The organizational structure of PUDM is broken down into four different focuses. Each focus controls certain aspects of PUDM including- internal affairs, external relations, finances and membership. The Presidential Board, which is comprised of our dedicated leaders who help coach, teach and motivate everyone involved in PUDM and oversee the focuses. Finally, each focus is broken down into committees who have certain jobs to ensure PUDM is as successful as it can be. Meet the leaders of our 11 hardworking committees.
Presidential Board

Elise Winn
Hometown: Carmel, IN
Major: Biology
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Michael Anderson
Email: vpexternal@pudm.org
Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
Major: Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Biology Minor and Chemistry Minor)
Previous PUDM Involvement: 2018: Morale Champion, 2019: Morale Conductor, 2020: Campus Relations Athletics Outreach Chair
I started participating in Dance Marathon in High School for my Grandma who passed away from breast cancer and then decided to keep fighting for cause at Purdue with PUDM not only for my grandma bu also for all the kids who have such bright and promising futures ahead. I come back each year because I know first hand what it is like to lose someone you love to cancer and I can’t image going through that with your child, sibling, friend, classmate. I see how positively what we do impacts the kids at Riley Hospital for Children and there is honestly no reason to not fight for them while they are fighting so hard everyday.
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Lauren Kuhl
Email: vpinternal@pudm.org
Hometown: Warsaw, IN
Major: Nursing
Previous PUDM Involvement: 2018 Morale Champion
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Bradley Nance
Email: vpmembership@pudm.org
Hometown: Newburgh, IN
Major: Materials Engineering
Previous PUDM Involvement: 2018: Logistics Champion, 2019: Morale Committee Member and Color Captain, and 2020: Morale Executive.
I joined PUDM after being involved in my high school marathon for 4 years and hoping to find a family-like community on Purdue’s campus. Through PUDM, I know that the impact I can make on campus will reach far beyond West Lafayette and serve to better enhance the lives of children and family across Indiana and the nation.
My main duties are to oversee committee member placement and culture, as well as enhancing their experiences within PUDM. I assist with communication and engagement of all participants, team captains, and members of PUDM throughout the year. I facilitate and develop PUDM’s relationship with Riley Hospital for Children. I assist with internal, donor, alumni, and external organizational stewardship. Finally, I am constantly researching the best membership practices to implement into our organization and collaborating with other Dance Marathon programs to continually improve the experience of our members.
My favorite PUDM memory has been when the 2020 PUDM Executive Board volunteered to help staff the Valentine’s 5K last year in Indianapolis which was in benefit of Riley Children’s Foundation.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Jill Kissinger
Email: vpfinance@pudm.org
Hometown: Goshen, IN
Major: Design & Construction Integration
Previous PUDM Involvement: 2018 Campus Relations Committee Champion, 2019 Special Events Chair, 2020 Morale Membership Engagement Chair
I became a part of Purdue University Dance Marathon because I wanted to be apart of something much bigger than myself. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals have impacts on so many lives on the people you meet everyday. It’s so beautiful to see all these people come together for the kids and grow as individuals all at the same time.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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External

Danielle Olson
Email: media@pudm.org
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Major: Special Education: Mild and Intense
Previous PUDM Involvement: I was a member of Western Illinois’ Dance Marathon as a participant in 2018, I was the Public Relations Executive for Western Illinois Dance Marathon in 2019, I was a Special Events Champion for PUDM in fall of 2020, and I am currently the Productions Media Executive for PUDM 2021!
My nana passed away from cancer in fall of 2019 and my mom’s best friend currently has breast cancer, and I have seen how negatively cancer can affect families. I continue to be a part of PUDM because I don’t want any family to have to feel the way my family and so many other families feel when they lose someone they love to cancer, and so I do as much as I can for PUDM everyday to make more childhoods and more happy families.
I create videos for any special events, fundraising push days, important PUDM moments, and I help many of the videos for the marathon (including the final video). I manage the website and update it as needed, and I manage photography for any graphics or other PUDM related activities that require photos. I also help run the Productions Committee with the Productions Design Executive.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
Favorite Quote

Productions Media

Emily Muller
Email: design@pudm.org
Hometown: Plainfield, IN
Major: Visual Communication Design + Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Previous PUDM Involvement:
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
There’s one at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum and her name was Emily. 🙂
Favorite Quote
“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” -Rapunzel, Tangled

Productions Design

Will Napier
Email: pr@pudm.org
Hometown: Seattle, Wa
Major: Industrial Engineering
Previous PUDM Involvement:
I started as a Fundraising committee member as a champion in 2018, then I was an FSCL committee member in 2019, next I was the Team Captain Relations chair under Participant Communications in 2020, and now I am the Public Relations executive.
I joined PUDM because of my friend Jackson Otto who told me I needed to join when I met him my freshman year. Since joining, I’ve continued to meet more amazing people like Jackson who all inspire me to be the version of my self. I have always loved the people of the organization, but the more I get involved the more I love the cause too.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Public Relations

Basie Andoh
Email: fscloutreach@pudm.org
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Major: Construction Engineering and Management
Previous PUDM Involvement: In 2018, I was a participant on the Alpha Tau Omega Team. Then, in 2019 I was a morale committee member and captain of the Alpha Tau Omega Team. Then in 2020, I was the outreach chair of the Fraternity, Sorority, and Cooperative Life Committee. And now, I am the FSCL Outreach Executive!!
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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FSCL Outreach

Joel Alvarez
Email: campusrelations@pudm.org
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Major: Nursing
Previous PUDM Involvement: PUDM 2018 Morale Committee Member, PUDM 2019 Morale Color Captain, and PUDM 2020 Student Life Outreach Chair
I joined PUDM as a freshman because I was passionate about our philanthropy and because I knew that it was an amazing opportunity to make new friends. Since then my passion for the kids has grown immensely and I am reminded every day of why I do what I do. Along the way I have met an amazing group of people that support me and uplift me. PUDM has changed my life for the better, and I can only hope that through my efforts I can make a fraction of the difference.
As the Campus Relations Executive I am responsible for maintaining external relationships for PUDM. This includes but is not limited to student organizations, resource centers, athletics teams, residential life, international organizations, and multicultural centers. Throughout the year I am the point of contact for these organizations and connecting them to our organization.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Campus Relations
Finance

Sophia Palant
Email: monetary@pudm.org
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Major: Pharmacy
Previous PUDM Involvement: Participant, 2018 ; Sponsorships Committee Member, 2019 ; Sponsorships Strategy Chair, 2020 ; Sponsorships Monetary Executive, 2021
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Sponsorship Monetary

Christopher Priebe
Email: fundraising@pudm.org
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Major: Electrical Engineering
Previous PUDM Involvement: FSCL Champion, Morale Committee Member, Morale Color Captain
I joined PUDM because I wanted to give back to others and be a part of something bigger than myself.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
Velociraptor because it is super smart and also pretty much the protagonist of Jurassic Park.
Favorite Quote
Life begins when your comfort zone ends.

Fundraising

Sydney Clifford
Email: hsrelations@pudm.org
Hometown: Westfield, Indiana
Major: Microbiology
Previous PUDM Involvement: Team Captain for Honors College (Team Captain of the Year 2020), Productions Champion 2020
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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High School Marathon Relations

David Marchal
Email: inkind@pudm.org
Hometown: McCordsville, IN
Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Previous PUDM Involvement:
My freshman year I was a committee member for sponsorships in the fall then I became the sponsorships in-kind strategy chair for the 2020 marathon. I decided I wanted to become more involved in PUDM and decided to become the sponsorships in-kind exec!
I joined PUDM for my friend Ali Klein who lost her baby brother Jack due to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Seeing her and her family desvistated by the loss of their son, brother, and best friend made me want to spread awareness and raise funds for not only Riley Hospital for Children but for pederatric cancer research altogether so that no one has to lose a loved one especially as such a young age.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Kristen Ferguson
Email: accounting@pudm.org
Hometown: Terre Haute, IN
Major: Mathematics Education
Previous PUDM Involvement: Participant 2018, Public Relations Committee Member 2019, Accounting Chair 2020
I am in charge of securing all locations for cannings (from weekly local cannings to Bucket Blitz). I also ensure that people who work shifts are credited for their work. I’m creating as many opportunities for collecting money and fundraising locally and regionally as possible, especially given COVID-19 restrictions. I also work with SAO to ensure that everyone in the organization is being safe, and I oversee three chairs that help me out when needed!
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Accounting
Internal

Jackson Arnett
Email: logistics@pudm.org
Hometown: Fishers, IN
Major: Health Sciences
Previous PUDM Involvement:
2019 Marathon: Participant
Honestly when I signed up to be a participant for PUDM 2019 I didn’t really know what PUDM was, but after I made it through that 18 hour marathon I knew it would be something that I would want to be apart of for the rest of college. That’s when I decided to apply to be a CM to get more involved and now I am humbled to be an exec for this amazing organization.
I am responsible for the layout of the marathon as well as the booking of entertainment acts to participate in the marathon. I am also responsible for maintaining security at the marathon and assisting VP Internal with creating a timeline for the marathon.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Logistics

Olivia Coughlin
Email: morale@pudm.org
Hometown: Granger, IN
Major: Brain and Behavioral Science
Previous PUDM Involvement:
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“Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This quote perfectly encapsulates how I’ve tried to make an impact on PUDM. I feel so grateful to have the opportunity to support this cause alongside so many incredible students!

Morale

David Flickner
Email: rileyrelations@pudm.org
Hometown: Zionsville, Indiana
Major: Nursing
Previous PUDM Involvement:
I joined PUDM to raise awareness and money for each and every patient at Riley. Every family I have met through Dance Marathon motivates me to continue my efforts, and makes me so proud to be part of this organization.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Riley Relations

Charlotte Huff
Email: specialevents@pudm.org
Hometown: Tipton, IN
Major: Chemistry
Previous PUDM Involvement: Participant in 2018, Morale Committee Member in 2019, a Fundraising Conductor and a Team Captain for PUDM 2020!!
I joined PUDM from a flyer handed to me in the Windsor dining court! I had heard of dance marathons before but my school didn’t have it. I continue to be apart of PUDM because it feels like a family. After attending the marathon as a participant in 2018, I immediately wanted to be more involved and do more for Riley Hospital for Children. Hearing the Riley Kid stories at the marathon and seeing first hand how Riley Hospital for Children has helped them keeps me wanting to do more through PUDM.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Special Events
Membership

Madalyn Jacobs
Email: communications@pudm.org
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Major: Elementary Education
Previous PUDM Involvement: Participant, Special Events Champion, Participant Communications Executive
I joined PUDM because so many people that I personally know have been positively affected by the doctors and specialists at Riley. By becoming more involved, I have been able to have more of a direct impact on the organization.
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What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
Favorite Quote
This is my favorite quote because you never know the difference that you can make in someone’s life by being a friendly face.

Participant Communication

Hannah Williams
Email: development@pudm.org
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Major: Biochemistry Honors
Previous PUDM Involvement: 2018 Participant, 2019 FSCL Committee Member & Phi Sigma Rho Team Captain, 2020 Internal Stewardship Chair
I joined PUDM to continue working towards bettering pediatric healthcare during my time at Purdue and spend time with students with similar passions.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Development

Lizzie Riley
Email: internalstewardship@pudm.org
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Major: Pharmacy
Previous PUDM Involvement: Public Relations committee member in 2017, Public Relations conductor in 2018, Productions committee member in 2019, On-Campus Strategy Chair in 2020
I was involved in dance marathon in high school, and I have felt a connection to the cause ever since! Everyone in the organization carries a strong passion, and it is contagious. Whenever I am having a bad day, all I need to do is surround myself with PUDM people to start feeling better.
My favorite PUDM memory is a Bucket Blitz retreat in 2018! We spent the night at someone’s cabin that had no heating so we spent the majority of the night bonding outside by the fire pit.
What is your favorite dinosaur and why?
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Internal Stewardship

Rachel Tat
Email: externalstewardship@pudm.org
Hometown: Noblesville, IN
Major: Biochemistry (Chemistry-ACS)
Previous PUDM Involvement: I was a participant in 2018, Morale committee member in 2019, and the Community Strategy Chair for PR in 2020!
Total reveal on Day of Miracles 2020 because even though that year was far from normal, we still came together to have a fun and record-breaking day! It really put into perspective the potential we have and all the miracles we will make, despite any obstacles in our way.
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