Yvonne W. Purdie

Yvonne W. Purdie boasts a remarkable 30-year tenure at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She's held pivotal roles including Chief of Operations for the Vice President of Student Affairs and Deputy Director of Human Resources. Currently, as Director of Undergraduate Student Services in the Department of Public Management and an Adjunct Lecturer, she plays a vital role in student support and education. Yvonne serves as the Major Advisor for several programs including Criminal Justice Management, Fraud Examination, Financial Forensics, and Public Administration, and advises on minors and certificates in Accounting and Public Administration. With a BS in Legal Studies and an MPA specializing in Human Resources from John Jay College, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Yvonne is also a Certified General Topics Trainer accredited by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Municipal Police Training Council.