Melissa Almanza

Academic Advisor

Student Services

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Education

B.S. in Kinesiology (2018), Purdue University
MPH in Public Health with a concentration in Family and Community Health (2020), Purdue University

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Safe Zone Training
Green Zone Training
QPR Suicide Intervention and Prevention Gatekeeper Trainer
Mental Health First Aid Gatekeeper Trainer

Advice for Boilermakers

Get involved, try new things, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. College is a time to learn who you are and what you are passionate about. You never know where you’ll find your next passion.

Fun Facts About Me

I have been to 12 National Parks and want to go to all 63!
I have a German Shepard named Daisy and two cats named Bean and Sandy. Bean is my 8 year old cat who has been deaf since he was born.
I love to paint, garden, and be outside hiking.
I have been to Ireland, Barbados, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts, Martinique Island, St. Thomas Island, and St. Maarten Island.