New Staff Members Join Department of Comparative Pathobiology

A portrait image featuring two women smiling, each set against a simple background. — Heather Fell and Amanda Scheurich, Administrative Assistants in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology

Two administrative assistants recently joined the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB).

Heather Fell joined the department as Lead Administrative Assistant, effective November 12, after serving as a graduate program coordinator with Health and Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has three girls and one boy, as well as a three-year-old golden retriever. When not at work, Heather can be found on the sidelines at the soccer field!

Amanda Scheurich joined the department as an Administrative Assistant, effective December 2. Originally from Hoopeston, Illinois, Amanda worked for the past five years as a police and fire dispatcher for the City of Hoopeston. She and her husband, Andrew, enjoy caring for their son and beloved dog Sully. Some of Amanda’s hobbies include spending time with family and friends, playing with and walking her dog, reading, and going on adventures while riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle. She also enjoys occasionally riding horses.

Welcome Heather and Amanda!

Writer(s): Nathan Dell | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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