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Purdue WE Link



We're here to connect you to Purdue and answer any questions you have about Purdue Women in Engineering.  As current undergraduate women in engineering, we are your link to engineering, student life, and everything Purdue has to offer! We are dedicated to smoothing your transition into engineering and life at Purdue by answering your questions and sharing our knowledge with you. We'd love to answer any questions you have. Drop a note at our blog or contact us at welink@purdue.edu.








Fall 2023 Team
Left to Right: Athulya, Isa, Emily, Ella, Alena, Becca, Sophia

Meet the Team


Alena Megregian, Senior, Civil Engineering



Hometown: Brownsburg, Indiana

Alena is a co-chair of Recruitment Project Committee for WE Link. Alena spent last summer out in Denver CO, working with Swinerton, a general contractor. Outside of classes she enjoys spending time being outside, and cheering on our Purdue sports!

"I love WE Link because it's what brought me to Purdue. I loved the idea of having a community that would support me, and help make a big campus feel small. I am excited to give back, and to hopefully help high school students realize their potential that they can have at Purdue."

Athulya Nair, Senior, Biological Engineering




Hometown: Greenwood, Indiana

Athulya is a co-chair of the Recruitment Project Committee for WE Link. Besides WE Link, Athulya was also an undergraduate teaching assistant, a part of EPICS, and involved in research. She spent the last summer interning with Samsung Electronics America. Outside of school, Athulya likes to bake, go on spontaneous trips with friends, and hike.

“I love WE Link because it helped me realize that Purdue Engineering was a right fit for me, and now I have the opportunity to help other prospective female students discover their passion for engineering and the STEM field.”

Becca Jennings, Senior, Materials Engineering




Hometown: Lisle, IL

Becca is the RPC co-chair for WE Link. Outside of WE Link, she is heavily involved in various roles within the Purdue Athletic Department and is the acting Vice President of Purdue Triathlon Club. This past summer, Becca worked for Garmin, Int. as a Colors, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) Engineer in Olathe, KS. She enjoys keeping an active lifestyle—between triathlon, climbing, and Crossfit—and spending quality time with friends and family.

"I love WE Link because I can see the direct impact I have on prospective students. I wanted to be a part of this program and connect with students since I know how much of a positive effect it had on me as an incoming freshman."



Emily Helmuth, Junior, Civil Engineering






Hometown: Crown Point, Indiana

Emily is a co-chair of the Social Media committee for WE Link. Besides WE Link, Emily is also a member of PUDM's morale committee, a BGR Team Supervisor, a Kiewit Scholar, a Civil Engineering Ambassador, a part of the Club Gymnastics Team, and a member of the Women in Engineering Mentor and Mentee Program. Last summer, Emily interned with Kiewit Oil and Gas Engineering as a structural design engineering intern in Houston, TX. Outside of school, Emily likes to paint, hang out with friends, and hike.

I love WE Link because it helped me connect to other Purdue students within my major.  It definitely made Purdue feel more like a home." 

Ella Richardson, Junior, Mechanical Engineering


Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Ella is a co-chair of the Volunteer Nights for WE Link. Besides WE Link, Ella is also a Team Supervisor for Boiler Gold Rush, a member of the Society of Women Engineers, Women in Mechanical Engineering, and the Leading Women Towards Space Careers Program, a volunteer for Purdue Space Day, and part of the WiE Program's Undergraduate Mentees and Mentors Program. Outside of school, Ella loves to hike, watch Disney movies, and cozy up with a good book!

“I love WE Link because I get to reflect on what I love about Purdue and connect with prospective students! It's exciting to hear what everyone is interested in and use my experiences at Purdue to connect them with resources best fit to help them pursue their passions.”

Isa Hollenstein, Sophomore, Biomedical Engineering


Hometown: Grayslake, IL

In addition to WE Link, Isa is part of the WiE Mentees and Mentors program. Outside of school, Isa loves to hike, spend time outside, and read!

"I love WE Link because it was one of the organizations that solidified my decision to come to Purdue. I enjoy giving back to a program that influenced my decision, and I look forward to seeing the impact my efforts in WE Link have on helping prospective students choose Purdue."

Sophia Jarc, Sophomore, Industrial Engineering


Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Sophia is a co-chair of Social Media for WE Link. Besides WE Link, Sophia is also a Team Leader for Boiler Gold Rush, a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, a part of the Undergraduate Industrial Engineer "Viva Voce" Committee. Outside of school, Sophia enjoys fitness, baking, and cheering on Purdue sports.

"I love WE Link because it allows me to make an impact on prospective student's college decisions. I am honored to be able to give back to the program that helped me make my decision to become a Boilermaker Engineer."


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