Jillian Purnell

Jillian Purnell is a versatile graphic designer and multimedia specialist currently working at the Leadership Louisville Center, where project management and creative collaboration are primary responsibilities. As the founder of Forkin’ Tasty, Jillian develops and showcases whole-food recipes along with food styling and photography. Previous roles include Patient Care Assistant at Norton Healthcare, Marketing Director at R.E.P. Rents, and Photographer for Zappos Family of Companies, where significant increases in engagement were achieved. Jillian also served as Editor in Chief at Kentucky Kernel, managing a student team to rebrand and transition a magazine while honing expertise in various design software across multiple positions in the media industry. Jillian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Strategic Communication and Digital Media and Design from the University of Kentucky.