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ABOUT PMA
Who We Are and What We Do...
Purdue Marketing Association (PMA) is an undergraduate student organization that works with Daniels School of Business faculty and corporate recruiters to help students become the best marketing professionals at Purdue.
PMA members are involved in numerous client-based projects, networking events including site tours and conferences, and participate in weekly workshops focused on various aspects of marketing. The PMA Executive Board coordinates these events each semester to ensure members are exposed to a well-rounded educational experience. This experience focuses on networking and relationship skills, as well as hands-on experience through interactions with clients and guest professionals. Students that have participated in our program have achieved success at companies such as Google, Eli Lilly, and Cisco. Students of all majors are welcome to join us to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of marketing!​
Executive Board
Sophia Solomon
President
Sophia is the President of PMA. She is a junior studying Marketing and General Management with a minor in Psychology. Outside of PMA, she is an active member of her sorority, Delta Gamma. She will be interning with Medline Industries, LP as a Product Management Intern in summer 2026. As President, Sophia's goal is to inspire growth within the club as a whole and its members and to foster a collaborative environment where everyone can develop their marketing skills and professional networks.
Pooja Madhav
Internal VP
Pooja is the Internal Vice President at PMA and a junior studying Marketing. With over two years of experience on the board, she loves being able to support the personal and professional growth of those around her. Outside of PMA, Pooja is a Business Ambassador, Communications intern for the Daniels MarComm team, and returning intern to Caterpillar for the Summer 2026. She loves movies, meeting new people and values being authentic.
Jacob Cohen
External VP
Jacob is the External Vice President at PMA and a junior studying Marketing and Psychology. Outside of PMA, Jacob is involved in his fraternity where he served as rush chair and head of athletics. Next summer he will be interning at GE Appliances as a Commercial Intern. Jacob’s goal as External Vice President is to create projects that bring meaningful real world learning experiences that help members grow professionally.
Anushka Patel
Director of Marketing
Anushka is the Director of Marketing for the Purdue Marketing Association and a first-year student in Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business, studying Marketing, Finance, and Public Relations. She enjoys creating marketing projects, designing content in Canva, and exploring how data and storytelling come together in brand strategy. Anushka is excited to help grow PMA’s presence on campus and create content that engages and inspires Purdue students.
William Young
Director of Operations and Logistics
William is the Director of Operations and Logistics. He is a Junior studying Marketing and minoring in Real Estate Finance with a concentration in Leadership. Outside of PMA, he is a part of Purdue Student Government as a Director in Communications as well as being a part of the Larsen Leaders Academy. He also participates annually in the Doster Leadership Conference as a Team Leader. He interned last summer at Indiana Beverage as a Sales and Merchandising Intern. As Director of Operations and Logistics, William hopes to ensure smooth and efficient communication and scheduling within the club.
Christina Harris
Director of Mentorship
Christina is the Director of Mentorship. She is a Sophomore studying Marketing and General Management with a minor in Accounting. Outside of PMA, Christina is involved with the Purdue Multiracial and Interracial-Adoptee Club (MAC) and enjoys running and dancing. Last summer, she completed the Daniels School of Business Externship and worked on a team that partnered with the Haan Museum of Indiana Art. As Director of Mentorship, she hopes to build an impactful mentorship program and plan engaging events.
Akshita Choraria
Director of Conferences
Akshita is the Director of Conferences for the Purdue Marketing Association. She is a sophomore majoring in Marketing, with a minor in Communications, a concentration in Innovation Management, and a certificate in Entrepreneurship. Outside of PMA, Akshita is actively involved in campus leadership and creative initiatives that focus on marketing, events, and outreach. Her past internships include working as a Creative Intern at Ogilvy and as a Sales and Marketing Associate at Shruti Sushma, where she gained hands-on experience in branding, strategy, and client engagement. As Director of Conferences, Akshita hopes to create impactful events that connect students with industry professionals and foster meaningful learning experiences.
Luca Beltrandi
Director of Membership Development
Luca is a junior studying Marketing and he serves as our Director of Membership Development. Outside of PMA, he is an operations assistant at the CoRec and he is also involved in Greek life on campus where he has held exec positions. This past summer he worked closely shadowing his mentor who was a mortgage broker. Luca hopes to create a welcoming environment where students are able to connect with other members.
Devika Nathan
Director of Membership Development
Devika is a Director of Membership Development for the Purdue Marketing Association. She is a sophomore studying Marketing and Business Analytics & Information Management. Outside of PMA, Devika is on the executive board of Phi Gamma Nu at Purdue and enjoys reading in her free time. This past fall, she interned with Delta Kappa Delta as a Digital Marketing and Content Development Intern. In her role with PMA, Devika hopes to help members and agents connect with one another and build relationships that support both personal and professional growth.
Arnav Bhatia
Project Lead
Arnav is a Project Lead for Purdue Marketing Association. He is a sophomore studying Marketing and Psychology with a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Outside of PMA, he is a huge soccer fan and enjoys creative hobbies such as fashion, music, and calligraphy. He will be interning with Cummins in Columbus, IN as a Marketing Intern this coming summer. As a Project Lead, he hopes to foster strong teamwork and collaboration while helping his team reach its highest potential.
Sanskriti Sanjay
Project Lead
Sanskriti is a Project Lead for Purdue Marketing Association and a sophomore studying Marketing with a minor in Accounting. Outside of PMA, Sanskriti is an ambassador for the Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business and enjoys traveling, playing the flute and piano, cooking, and spending time with animals. She previously interned at Bridgeview Clinical Services as a Social Media Intern, where she supported digital marketing initiatives and content creation. Through her involvement in PMA, Sanskriti is excited to continue developing her leadership skills while working on impactful, client-focused projects!
Galiena Colon
Project Lead
Galiena is a Project Lead for Purdue Marketing Association and a sophomore studying Marketing & BAIM. Outside of PMA, Galiena participates in Purdue Run Club and enjoys photography, painting, and cooking. Her goal as a Project Lead is to build a collaborative and innovative team environment that transforms client needs into effective marketing strategies.
Grayson Mullikin
Project Lead
Grayson is a Project Lead for the Purdue Marketing Association. He is a sophomore studying Business Analytics and Information Management with a concentration in Real Estate Finance. Outside of PMA, he works at BMW of Lafayette as a product specialist and enjoys golfing and bowling in his free time. As a first-time Project Lead, Grayson is excited to help guide his team through this year's projects and help build stronger skill sets for PMA agents!