Dominique Purdie is a compassionate and devoted social service professional with a deep commitment to helping those who have experienced interpersonal violence. Throughout her career, Dominique has worked in various settings, including The Department of Social Services, hospice care facility, colleges, and non-profit organizations. In her current role as the Interpersonal Violence Advocate with SAVIP at the University of South Carolina, Dominique supports students within the Gamecock community who have experienced stalking, harassment, abuse, neglect, and so much more. She enjoys utilizing a client-centered approach and building genuine connections with students, while providing advocacy services.

Dominique received her BA in Child and Family Studies with an individualized concentration in Family Law and Social Advocacy from Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Upon graduating in 2019, She received The Order of the Purple Seal for the social service department, which is one of the highest academic honors at Columbia College.

When she’s not providing crisis intervention and advocacy, she likes to watch reality tv, spend time with her cat, workout, and try out new hobbies. A quote that Dominique lives by is, “shame dies when stories are told in safe places.”