Lauren Payne

Lauren Payne currently serves as the Associate Director of Student Success at Purdue University Global, leading a team aimed at enhancing student enrollment, retention, and graduation within the School of Information Technology. With prior experience as a Student Success Manager and Admissions Advisor at Purdue University Global, Lauren has a strong background in academic advising and enrollment operations. Previous roles include Program Manager for TRIO Student Support Services at Hagerstown Community College and TRIO Student Support Specialist at Dickinson State University, where Lauren focused on supporting underrepresented students. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Studies from St. Mary's College of Maryland.