Purdue Global Student Advisory Board

Student Advisory Board provides a forum for appointed representatives to address issues and concerns and to serve as a student advocate to the provost. Student Advisory Board also hosts information sessions and social events throughout the academic year.

Student representatives can be nominated by others, or interested students can submit themselves for consideration. For more information about Student Advisory Board, email governance@purdueglobal.edu.

Meet the President

Courtney McWaine, Student Advisory Board President

Courtney is a Doctor of Health Sciences candidate (2026) and a highly motivated health and wellness professional and inspirational speaker. She is skilled at building high performing teams and driving behavioral and mindset shifts to help clients worldwide reach and exceed their wellness goals safely and ethically.

Courtney formerly worked in supply chain operations for Fortune 50 companies and utilizes her operations leadership background to meet people where they are and help them connect ways to balance work and life while prioritizing their health and wellness.

After surviving a near-fatal car crash, Courtney was propelled toward her life’s passion of helping others make long-term changes. She overcame her life-altering experience by focusing on two resources — an empowered mindset and prompt action — and empowers others to do the same.

Courtney McWaine

“I joined the Student Advisory Board to help strengthen the sense of community for online students and proactively offer a personal student perspective to support the Purdue Global experience for other students. Being part of SAB has given me meaningful connections with students across programs and a direct line to university leaders who genuinely want our feedback. It’s been a chance to grow, contribute, and see real impact from the ideas we bring forward, such as the chance to collaborate on first‑time student experiences like the Student Forum and Student Networking Social.”

Courtney McWaine

Doctor of Health Sciences candidate ('26)

Testimonial(s): Testimonials were obtained by Purdue Global. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual; student experiences may vary.