Maggy Leitch

Maggy Leitch serves as associate director of student services and director of undergraduate recruitment for Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. She leads the college’s undergraduate recruitment strategy and works closely with academic units, Undergraduate Admissions and campus partners to help prospective students and families understand the opportunities available across HHS.

Maggy also oversees the HHS Student Ambassador program, where she focuses on developing students as storytellers, leaders and future professionals. She is passionate about helping students recognize the value of their experiences, communicate their stories and build meaningful connections with others.

A proud Purdue alumna, Maggy brings 10 years of academic advising experience as well as experience in career and professional development, experiential learning, study abroad and student recruitment. Before her career in higher education, she worked in the hospitality industry and in luxury residential property management. Her combination of industry and higher education experience shapes her practical, student-centered approach to helping students identify their goals and find the academic and professional opportunities that are right for them.

Areas of Responsibility

• College-wide undergraduate recruitment strategy
• Prospective student and family engagement
• HHS Student Ambassador program
• Recruitment partnerships with HHS academic units and Purdue Undergraduate Admissions
• Early outreach and college awareness initiatives
• Student storytelling, leadership and professional development
• Career development and industry engagement