Beth Olinger was promoted to the role of associate director of development for major gifts in June 2024 after a two-year stint as an assistant director of development for annual giving with the John Purdue Club. Beth previously worked with JPC as a development associate for events and stewardship from August 2017 to March 2019.
Prior to coming back to Purdue, Beth served as a development coordinator for events and operations and assistant director of development at Miami University (OH).A native of Michigan City, Indiana, Beth earned her bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Purdue University. As a student at Purdue, she served as a student intern for the John Purdue Club. Her interests include spending time with her family and attending Purdue Athletics events. Beth is married to Cowan.