Outdoor Afro
Algernon Purdie is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Marketing Director at Outdoor Afro since May 2025, Algernon previously held the position of Digital Marketing Director at Self-Help Credit Union, overseeing digital marketing strategies across multiple locations. Prior roles include Senior Digital Marketing Strategist at KnowFully Learning Group, Brand Manager at Beyond Meat, Director of Digital Content at The Ohio Society of CPAs, and Director of Marketing at multiple organizations, including Shareservices and ASM Global. Algernon holds an MBA from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor of Science in Independent Studies (Marketing) from The University of Toledo.
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Outdoor Afro
Outdoor Afro is a national not-for-profit organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. What started as a kitchen table blog by Founder and CEO Rue Mapp in 2009 has since grown into a cutting-edge nationwide movement with 100-plus volunteer leaders in up to 60 cities. Our participation network has grown to reach 60,000 people and counting. Outdoor Afro reconnects Black people with the outdoors through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation.