Joy Purvis

Hospitality & Facilities coordinator

Joy grew up in southern Italy in a missionary family, which probably explains her love of food, travel, and people. She received a bachelor’s degree from Lancaster Bible College, where she focused on early elementary education. She then served for eight years as the Assistant Director for Saints Bible Institute, a Christian study abroad program in San Lorenzo, Italy.

She lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, Jeremy, who is a faculty member at UNC, and their three rambunctious children: Jackson, Luke, and Caroline. She enjoys life’s simple pleasures: good food, the great outdoors, and spending time with friends. Prior to her role at the Study Center, Joy served as a committed volunteer, helping to lead student move-in lunches; prepare for the Wilberforce conference; and mentor students in the Fellows Program.

Email Joy: joy@ncstudycenter.org