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Allison Maldonado-Ruiz

Allison Maldonado-Ruiz

Director of the Peer Involvement Mentors

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Director of Retention and Diversity for the Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University

  • Education

    • University of South Carolina-Columbia

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Higher Education & Student Affairs

      Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Alpha-National President; Student Personnel Association-Orientation Committee

    • Florida State University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Associate of Arts (A.A.) Sociology, Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Seminole Torchbearer Society; Peruvian Student Association; Peer Involvement Mentors, With Words Program; Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement; Registered Student Organization Executive Leadership Program; LeaderShape

  • Experience

    • Florida State University

      Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
      Director of the Peer Involvement Mentors

    • Columbia College (SC)

      Aug 2016 - May 2018
      Graduate Assistant

    • Hofstra University

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      NODA Summer Intern

    • University of South Carolina

      Aug 2017 - May 2018
      Intern for Carolina After Dark

    • Purdue University

      Jul 2018 - May 2023

      • Senior Student Affairs Specialist

        Jul 2022 - May 2023

      • Student Affairs Specialist for Student Activities and Organizations

        Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

      • Student Success Coach for Purdue Promise

        Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

    • Purdue Polytechnic Institute

      May 2023 - now
      Associate Director of Retention and Diversity

      • Oversee college-wide retention initiatives and programing with a focus on diversity• Plan and execute a 5-day event for college students, faculty and staff; increase participation by 50%• Manage over 150 scholarships while staying within federal and university policies and regulations• Facilitate first-year student seminar course focused on acclimating students to college life and creating networks• Advise the Polytechnic Student Council

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate

      University of South Florida
      May 2021

    • CliftonStrengths for Students: Advising

      Gallup
      Mar 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Allison Maldonado-Ruiz
      Bravo Award Purdue University - Polytechnic Institute (Dean Castro) Sep 2024 The Bravo Award is to highlight excellence and reward employees for substantial accomplishments achieved that extend well beyond regular work responsibilities.
    • Awarded to Allison Maldonado-Ruiz
      Outstanding Advisor of the Year Student Activities and Organizations Apr 2024 Given to an advisor who demonstrated initiative in working with student organization members, effectively facilitated the organization’s efforts to accomplish its mission, provided dedicated support to the development of student learning and served as a role model for organization members.Awarded for my work with the Polytechnic Student Council.
    • Awarded to Allison Maldonado-Ruiz
      Indiana Latino Entertainment/Fine Arts Award Indiana Latino Expo Dec 2023 The Indiana Latino Entertainment/Fine Arts Award is awarded to an individual or organization that hosts culturally authentic community presentations to the community at large; presentations should include an educational component. Identification with the local Latino community. Must have maintained consistency in presentations for at least three (3) years. The LCWE won this award for their annual program, the Tippecanoe Latino Festival.
    • Awarded to Allison Maldonado-Ruiz
      Top 10 Under 40 Greater Lafayette Commerce Nov 2023 This award celebrates and promotes the contributions of young professionals within Tippecanoe County. Ideal candidates for this award are individuals who demonstrate leadership and professional growth, while making the Greater Lafayette area a better place in which to live.
    • Awarded to Allison Maldonado-Ruiz
      Rising Latino Stars in Their 20s Indiana Latino Institute Oct 2023 ILI’s Rising Latino Stars in their 20s was established to recognize and honor up-and-coming visionary Latinos who have contributed to our state and local communities. To showcase and celebrate our many young and talented Latinos across the state, the Indiana Latino Institute created this recognition for accomplished individuals who have achieved great success early in their careers. These are young Latinos who have accomplished noteworthy milestones.
    • Awarded to Allison Maldonado-Ruiz
      Bravo Award for Operational Excellence Purdue University - Student Activities and Organizations Oct 2020 Purdue University’s Bravo Award Program serves to recognize the excellence that exists among employees across the University.What Bravo is: Bravo is an after-the-fact discretionary award program, designed to provide recognition for substantial accomplishments.
    • Awarded to Allison Maldonado-Ruiz
      Dean's Cup Dean of Students Department Apr 2016
    • Awarded to Allison Maldonado-Ruiz
      Outstanding Student Leader Award Student Activities Center Apr 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by LATINO CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND EDUCATION INC on Jan 2022
      LATINO CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND EDUCATION INCAssociated with Allison Maldonado-Ruiz

    • Tippecanoe Latino Festival Chair

      Issued by LATINO CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND EDUCATION INC on Jan 2020
      LATINO CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND EDUCATION INCAssociated with Allison Maldonado-Ruiz