{"id":24903,"date":"2024-09-13T11:42:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T15:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=24903"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T14:05:40","slug":"pvm-welcomes-new-student-success-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/pvm-welcomes-new-student-success-director.php","title":{"rendered":"PVM Welcomes New Student Success Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PU-Today-1-Image-Headshot-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Jessica Joya, Director of Student Success at Purdue Veterinary Medicine\" class=\"wp-image-24904\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PU-Today-1-Image-Headshot-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PU-Today-1-Image-Headshot-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PU-Today-1-Image-Headshot-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PU-Today-1-Image-Headshot-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PU-Today-1-Image-Headshot-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PU-Today-1-Image-Headshot-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PU-Today-1-Image-Headshot-scaled.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jessica Joya, Student Success Director at Purdue Veterinary Medicine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet Jessica Joya who has joined the Purdue Veterinary Medicine team as the new director of Student Success (formerly Student Services). Jessica started in her new role on August 7, 2024.<br><br>A native of the West Lafayette area and a proud Purdue alumna, Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in Management with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Supervision and her Master of Science in Higher Education with a focus on student affairs from Purdue Global. Before returning to Purdue, she gained valuable experience in various social service roles within the non-profit and government sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MeandLil-726x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Two smiling individuals stand together outdoors on a sunny day, surrounded by green grass.\" class=\"wp-image-24906\" style=\"width:281px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MeandLil-726x1024.jpg 726w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MeandLil-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MeandLil-768x1084.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MeandLil-1088x1536.jpg 1088w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MeandLil-1451x2048.jpg 1451w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MeandLil-1320x1863.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MeandLil.jpg 921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Purdue, Jessica has served in several positions, including as the student engagement coordinator for the Honors College and most recently as a student success specialist within the Computer and Information Technology Department. As the new director of PVM Student Success, Jessica leads the Student Success team in delivering comprehensive support services to the college while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Her role includes providing mentorship, resources, and referrals for veterinary medical and nursing students, implementing student-centered recognition programs, and promoting scholarship opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her daughter and their two golden retrievers, Maggie and Finnley. In her free time, Jessica often can be found reading a good book, catching up with family and friends, or serving as her daughter\u2019s personal chauffeur.<br><br>Please help extend a warm PVM welcome to Jessica!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Jessica Joya, who has joined the Purdue Veterinary Medicine team as the new director of Student Success (formerly Student Services). 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