She is currently an independent consultant, with 25 years experience in the education field. Among her former posts, Dr. Purvis was the Director of the National Institute of Education, Assistant Director of the Seychelles Polytechnic, and Coordinator for Higher Education at the Ministry of Education, as well as its Principal Education Officer. She is a board member of the NGO “Sustainability for Seychelles,” a member of the Plant Conservation Action Group, and the Creole Language Committee of the Creole Institute. Dr. Purvis has experience in social work and has published several publications on social and education policy.