Echoes of Excellence

We sat down with two more distinguished alumni, and they shared their stories of being mentored and returning the favor through guiding the next generation of innovators. Darius and Cameron also expressed the importance of being active in your community and building strong relationships.

We sat down with three outstanding alumni who are returning to Purdue for our 2025 Program, John, Mary, and Claire! Get ready to hear about how these Boilermakers stood out in their industries and how they maximized their time in Old Masters and Rising Professionals! Thank you for listening! Be sure to attend the Echoes of Excellence Panel Event on November 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Fowler Hall!

We sat down with two proven leaders in their respective industries. We spoke about everything from their passions to adapting to ever-changing sectors, and how an organization can win by focusing on the simple details. Thank you for listening! Be sure to attend the Echoes of Excellence Panel Event on November 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Fowler Hall!

In our first episode of the Echoes of Excellence podcast, we converse with two engineering superstars about balancing multiple responsibilities, navigating obstacles in high-pressure situations, and how they built their foundations at Purdue University. Thank you for listening! Be sure to attend the Echoes of Excellence Panel Event on November 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Fowler Hall!

Join us for the tenth and final episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters Podcast as we explore the inspiring journey of Seth Morales, a Purdue alum and accomplished CEO of Morales Group. Seth's path has taken him from his days on the Big Ten Championship Football team at Purdue to earning an MBA from Notre Dame, and ultimately, to leading a successful multi-million dollar business. Along the way, he...

Tune in to the inspiring ninth episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters Podcast, where Isha and Isaac explore the extraordinary path of Orlena Nwokah Blanchard, a global leader in purpose-driven business and social impact. Discover how Orlena’s journey from growing up in three continents led her to Purdue University, shaping her passion for cultural inclusivity and innovation. As a founder, executiv...

Give a listen to the exciting eighth episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters Podcast, where Isha and Isaac explore the remarkable career of Jeff Grogg, a visionary in food innovation. From leading Kashi’s growth to founding influential companies like JPG Resources and Snackwerks, Jeff’s journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurship and sustainable food development. As one of 2024’s Old Masters, Jeff...

Tune into the exciting seventh episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters Podcast, where Isha and Isaac dive into the remarkable career of Rene Lewin, an influential leader in the investment and pharmaceutical industries. Learn how Rene’s journey from Purdue University led him to senior leadership roles at Eli Lilly and Wyeth, and how he now channels his expertise into investing in cutting-edge startu...

Give a listen to the thrilling sixth episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters Podcast, where Isha and Isaac follow along the inspiring journey of Sirisha Bandla, a trailblazer in the aerospace industry. Discover how Sirisha’s childhood dream of space travel became a reality and her experience aboard the groundbreaking Unity 22 flight. As one of 2024’s Old Masters, Sirisha shares her path, from Purdu...

Tune into the must-listen fifth episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters Podcast, where Isha and Isaac explore the marvelous career of Snehal Antani, a visionary innovator in the AI field. Uncover Snehal’s path from the corporate world to national defense, and his current role as the founder and CEO of a cutting-edge AI venture. Don’t miss out on hearing from one of 2024’s Old Masters, and learn mor...

Follow along for the fourth episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters podcast, where Isha and Isaac dive deep into the incredible path of a luminary in the public relations world, Kathleen Sarpy. Learn about Kathleen’s journey from being a senior executive at a global PR firm to founding her own agency and taking it to the top, all while keeping her growing family as her top priority. Don't miss...

Join us for the third episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters podcast, where hosts Isha and Isaac explore the remarkable journey of R'Kes Starling, a star of the pharmacy industry. Hear about R'Kes' inquisitive discoveries and how he took what he learned during both his time as a boss in the corporate pharmacy world and as a Purdue student to found his own company. Don't miss this c...

Listen to the second episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters podcast, where Isha and Isaac look into the astonishing career of Alicia Schulhof, a children's hospital legend. Discover how Alicia dominated the healthcare field, her inspirations, and how Purdue helped her get to where she is today. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of 2024's Old Masters, and catch more of Alicia’s wi...

Tune in to the debut episode of Season 3 of the Old Masters podcast, where Isha and Isaac dive deep into the incredible journey of Katie Rippel, a trailblazer at Anheuser-Busch. Discover how Katie climbed the corporate ladder, her inspiring take on leadership, and the pivotal role her Purdue experience played in shaping her remarkable career. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of 2024&#39...

Lizzie and Liam speak with Suresh Madhavan about his time in a first-of-its-kind Purdue Ph. D. program, his global view on education, and his time navigating the world of Pharmaceuticals. Hear more about Suresh and his amazing career in this episode (Season 2 Episode 8) of the Old Masters podcast, hope you enjoy! You can hear more from Suresh and the other 2023 Old Masters at Evening with the Old...

Lizzie and Liam speak with Chantel Lenard about her involvement at Purdue, global perspectives, and her incredible experiences serving as the CMO for Ford Motor Company. Hear more about Chantel and her amazing career in this episode (Season 2 Episode 7) of the Old Masters podcast, hope you enjoy! You can hear more from Chantel and the other 2023 Old Masters at Evening with the Old Masters on Novem...

Lizzie and Liam speak with Todd Gabianelli about his involvement at Purdue, his love for education, and the crazy world of consulting. Hear more about Todd and his amazing career in this episode (Season 2 Episode 6) of the Old Masters podcast, hope you enjoy! You can hear more from Todd and the other 2023 Old Masters at Evening with the Old Masters on November 6th, at 5:30 pm!

Lizzie and Liam speak with Dr. Sandra F Olson about her time at Purdue, fighting adversity, and the great city of Chicago. Hear more about Sandra and her amazing career in this episode (Season 2 Episode 5) of the Old Masters podcast, hope you enjoy! You can hear more from Sandra and the other 2023 Old Masters at Evening with the Old Masters on November 6th, at 5:30 pm!

Lizzie and Liam speak with Dave Beering about engineering, career advice, and trumpets. Hear more about Dave and his amazing career in this episode (Season 2 Episode 4) of the Old Masters podcast, hope you enjoy! You can hear more from Dave and the other 2023 Old Masters at Evening with the Old Masters on November 6th, at 5:30 pm!

Lizzie and Liam talk with Ted McElroy who is a 2023 Old Master and discuss Purdue, inspiration, and social impact. Hear more about Ted in this episode (Season 2 Episode 3) of the Old Master's Podcast. Hope you enjoy! You can hear more from Ted and the other 2023 Old Masters at Evening with the Old Masters on November 6th in Loeb Playhouse.

Liam and Lizzie discuss Purdue, inspiration, and social impact with the 2022 Old Master Ana Pinto-Alexander. Hear more about Ana in this episode of the Old Master's Podcast. Hope you enjoy!

This episode is a welcome back to the podcast. As we start off season 2 of the podcast we welcome our 2023 Directing Co-Chairs Russell Kleiner and Elana Chuaprasert. Today we get to hear about the program and everything there is to know about Old Masters. We hope you enjoy.

2021 episode 11 featuring Emily Maddox Liggett (BS ChemE - Purdue), MS ENGR & MBA Stanford, current CEO and Founder of Liggett Advisors, Board Member for multiple companies, and Business Coach for Stanford Seed. Emily has been the CEO of and served on the board of directors for numerous companies as well as non-profits. Emily joins the podcast to talk about her story from rural Indiana to Sili...

2021 episode 10 featuring Dr. Michelle Ludwig (BS Pharmaceutical Science - Purdue) MPH, MD, PhD! Dr. Ludwig is currently a practicing physician of radiation oncology, an associate professor at the Baylor College of Medicine, and an active researcher with specific focuses on traditionally marginalized communities within the healthcare system. Dr. Ludwig joins the podcast to discuss her journey, con...

2021 episode 9 featuring Kassandra Agee Chandler (BS Management), current Founder and Principal Consultant at Systematic Design Consultants LLC, a boutique information technology firm headquartered in the Greater Houston area. Kassandra joins the podcast to discuss breaking barriers, mentorship, 'owning where you are', and mental health. You can hear more from Kassandra at the 2021 'Late Night wit...