Jennifer Lasater
Purdue Global
As Vice President of Student and Career Advancement, Jennifer leads the Student Success and Center for Career Advancement teams at Purdue University Global, collaborating with academics, students, and employers to ensure successful outcomes. Before joining Purdue Global, Jennifer held various roles in Career Services and has a background in recruiting and staffing.
Jennifer holds an MA Ed in Educational Leadership from Argosy University, a BS in Speech Communication from Illinois State, and most recently completed a Certificate in Executive Management from the University of Notre Dame. Jennifer is considered a national expert in Career Services and has been quoted for career-related articles in US News and World Report, Fast Company, CNBC, and The Chicago Tribune. She has presented/served on panels for national conferences and events at ASU-GSV, The Chronicle for Higher Education, CAEL, NACE, and UPCEA. Jennifer is an active member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and was elected to various roles on the Board of Directors and most recently served as President of NACE, 2020-21.