Jess Franta

I've worked in higher education for over ten years balancing both career coaching and employer relations.  Prior to education I supported recruiting, marketing and event management at various B2C companies.  In 2021 I joined Purdue University to lead the Industry Engagement efforts for our Office of Business Partnerships within the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business.  In this role I seek to create collaborative partnerships to support industry innovation, talent engagement, workforce next-skilling and experiential education. 

I enjoy building connections and exploring innovative collaborations, no matter the industry or area.