Background
Purdy, Judith Bolyard was born on October 16, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph D. and Aritha Joyce (Oliver) Bolyard.
Purdy, Judith Bolyard was born on October 16, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph D. and Aritha Joyce (Oliver) Bolyard.
Bachelor, Earlham College, 1971. Master of Science, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1978. Bachelor, Brenau Women's College, 1990.
Naturalist, outdoor educator, National Audubon Society, Dayton, Ohio., 1971-1976; interpretive naturalist, Callaway Gardens & Resort, Pine Mountain, Georgia, 1978-1983; public relations manager, Callaway Gardens & Resort, Pine Mountain, Georgia, 1984-1986; public relations director, Brenau College and Academy, Gainesville, Georgia, 1986-1990; director research committee, U. Georgia, Athens, since 1990; community relations program manager, Atlantic Committee for Olympic Games, 1995-1996.
Leader United Methodist Women's Church Circuit, Buford, Georgia, 1990-1993. Evangelical chair, administrative board Buford Methodist Church, 1997. Chair Vision 2000 Growth Committee, Buford Methodist Church.
Member council Brenau College Parents Organization, Gainesville, 1988-1990. President Georgia Environmental Education Council, 1982-1983. Board directors Arts Council, Gainesville, 1986-1990.
Member Society for Economic Botany (chair publications committee 1983-1984).
Married Bruce Gordon Purdy, February 15, 1986.