Rita Purvis

Rita Purvis has a diverse work experience spanning several years. Rita has worked as the Director of Program Operations for Government Grants at Operation HOPE since June 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Assistant Director of Career and Community Relations at Lenoir-Rhyne University from March 2016 to June 2019. Before that, they worked as a Senior Case Manager and Financial Education Specialist at Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc. from October 2013 to March 2016. Rita also worked as a Loan Originator at Creative Mortgage for a brief period in 2013. Additionally, they worked as a Client Services Coordinator and Consultant at Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry from March 2010 to August 2013. Lastly, they started their career in education as a Front Office Receptionist, Library Assistant, and Substitute Teacher at Catawba County Schools from February 2005 to June 2009.

Rita Purvis completed their education at various institutions. Rita obtained a Master of Arts degree in Human Services from Lenoir-Rhyne University from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, from 2005 to 2010, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Human and Community Service also from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Rita also attended Winthrop University from 2001 to 2004, focusing on Biology/Biological Sciences as a general field of study. In addition to their formal education, they obtained a certification in Financial Social Work from The Center for Financial Social Work in Asheville, NC in June 2015. Furthermore, it is mentioned that Rita Purvis attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics for high school, although the duration and degree earned are not specified.