Kristy Foster
Purdue University
Director of College Outreach
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Kristy Foster is a highly motivated and creative professional with a diverse background in higher education and small business management. With over a decade of experience at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts, she has a deep understanding of the academic environment, having held roles in recruitment, marketing, and donor relations.
As the Director of College Outreach for the College of Liberal Arts, Foster has a proven track record of developing and executing successful strategies that drive productivity and growth. She is an empathetic leader who has significantly impacted the areas within her portfolio: Recruitment, Career Services, and Marketing and Communication. Her efforts have led to increased student engagement and enrollment, streamlined communication processes, and measurable team achievements. Kristy's leadership is defined by her passion for mentoring others and fostering relationships that empower her teams.
Foster, along with her husband Walt, is a co-owner of a successful local small business, which includes Walt’s Other Pub, Walt’s Pub & Grill, and Walt’s Eats & Drinks. She leverages her business expertise in social media engagement, operational efficiency, and community partnerships. Her unique blend of experience in both higher education and the business world gives her a distinctive perspective on communication, leadership, and strategic outreach.
In her free time, Foster enjoys spending time with her family, listening to podcasts, practicing hot yoga and teaching fitness classes at the YMCA and Parkwest Fitness.
Director of College Outreach
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Kristy Foster is a highly motivated and creative professional with a diverse background in higher education and small business management. With over a decade of experience at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts, she has a deep understanding of the academic environment, having held roles in recruitment, marketing, and donor relations.
As the Director of College Outreach for the College of Liberal Arts, Foster has a proven track record of developing and executing successful strategies that drive productivity and growth. She is an empathetic leader who has significantly impacted the areas within her portfolio: Recruitment, Career Services, and Marketing and Communication. Her efforts have led to increased student engagement and enrollment, streamlined communication processes, and measurable team achievements. Kristy's leadership is defined by her passion for mentoring others and fostering relationships that empower her teams.
Foster, along with her husband Walt, is a co-owner of a successful local small business, which includes Walt’s Other Pub, Walt’s Pub & Grill, and Walt’s Eats & Drinks. She leverages her business expertise in social media engagement, operational efficiency, and community partnerships. Her unique blend of experience in both higher education and the business world gives her a distinctive perspective on communication, leadership, and strategic outreach.
In her free time, Foster enjoys spending time with her family, listening to podcasts, practicing hot yoga and teaching fitness classes at the YMCA and Parkwest Fitness.