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Beth Olinger

TitleAssociate Director of Development - Major Gifts
Beth Olinger

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.