Kendra Coons-Oborne

Biography

Hometown: Cedar Springs, MI

I have previously worked in the Office of Student Engagement at Western Michigan University as a Graduate Assistant for Campus Programming. I advised the Campus Activities Board and planned a 15,000 in-person campus wide welcome event called Bronco Bash! I also have worked at the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center at Purdue University as a Program Coordinator of Academic Success – primarily coordinating the Supplemental Instruction program. I also have prior work experience in residence life and orientation as well.

Fun Facts: 

• My husband, Zach Oborne, also works at Purdue University as an Academic Advisor in the Polytechnic Institute.
• We have 2 cats, Simba and Macie. I love being a cat mom!
• I enjoy spending time in my home state, Michigan, during the summer!

Education

• M.A. Educational Leadership, 2021, Western Michigan University Concentration - Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership
• B.A.A. Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration, 2018, Central Michigan University Concentration- Recreation & Event Management Minors - Communication, Hospitality, and Leadership

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Safe Zone Training, Purdue University
• Greenzone Training, Purdue University
• Trans Inclusion Training, Purdue University
• Speaking Up: How Bystanders Can Change the Conversations about Social Bias, Incluxion Works and PowerPlay Interactive Development
• Higher Education Mental Health First Aid Training, National Council for Behavioral Health

Professional Affiliations

• Gallup Strengths Champion, Roger C. Stewart Leadership and Professional Development Department, Purdue University
• Alpha Omicron Pi Faculty Advisor, Purdue University