Ali Mears is a Associate Director for Employer Engagement at Purdue University Daniels School of Business. They possess expertise in career counseling, higher education, student affairs, student development, leadership development and 16 more skills. Colleagues describe them as " I am so grateful to have made Ali’s acquaintance. Initially, we discovered that we share the same undergraduate institution, and a passion for all things related to career development. As our relationship has evolved, I have come to value her influence, dedication, talent, and desire to partner with colleagues who are all determined to foster the development of tomorrow’s leaders. To top it all off, she manages to still incorporate her lifelong commitment to twirling by keeping her baton “in the air.” Skilled multi-tasker? Yes. Profoundly gifted professional? Without a doubt! " and "Ali was my supervisor when I worked as the Ambassador Coordinator Intern at the Center for Career Opportunities. Ali is a great leader, communicator, and creative thinker. Ali inspired me to think outside of the box and together we were able to problem solve effectively and improve the already outstanding ambassador program. One of my favorite things about working with Ali is that she really made me feel included in all the decisions that needed to be made regarding the ambassador program. She always made sure to ask for my opinion, and she truly valued my input. I also appreciated the responsibility and freedom she gave me when it came to emailing, scheduling, or further training the ambassadors. Ali was also great at making herself available to answer any questions, which made communication between the two of us a breeze. Lastly, Ali exudes positivity, which really helped to inspire me and the whole ambassador team. I truly enjoyed working with Ali and making her proud. I highly recommend Ali for any future supervisory or leadership roles."