Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs Julian Purdy Confirmation Resolution of 2025

MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
December 8, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Colu mbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvani a Avenue , NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 703 of the Office of Veterans Affairs
Establishment Act of 2001, effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code § 49-1002),
I am pleased to nominate the following person:
Mr. Julian Purdy
15th Place, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(Ward 8)
for appointment as Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs, to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To appoint Julian Purdy as Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
resolution may be cited as the "Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs Julian Purdy
Confirmation Resolution of 2025".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
Julian Purdy
15th Place, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(Ward 8)
as Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs, established by section 703 of the Office of
Veterans Affairs Establishment Act of 2001, effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C.
Official Code § 49-1002), to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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JULIANJULIAN PURDY
Washington, DC 20020 || CELL:(703) 881-8384 || E-Mail: julian.purdy@yahoo.com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business – 3.95
Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL - 05/15
Associates of Applied Science (AAS), Intelligence Operations – 3.84
Cochise College, Douglas, AZ - 06/13
SKILLS/SPECIALTIES/EXPERTISE:
Executive Leadership, Budget Management, Staff Development, Mentor, Team Builder, Federal Policy
Drafting and Analysis, Legislative Negotiations, Strategic Planning and Execution, Workforce
Development Programs, Congressional Liaison, Vocational Training Programs, Employment Policy,
Higher Ed Policy, Adult Education, Economic Development, Homelessness Programs, Housing Policy,
Small Business Policy, Entrepreneurship, Veterans Policy, Speech Writing, Coalition Building,
Procurement, Event Planning, Data Analysis
RECOGNITION/AWARDS/HONORIFICS:
Black staffers on Capitol Hill push for racial justice, 2022 National Coalition for Homeless Veterans’
Federal Agency Staff Award, 2023 Department of Labor Secretary’s Honor Award, ASU first HBCU in U.S.
to sign partnership with Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, Congressional
Record, V olume 170 Issue 178 (Tuesday, December 3, 2024), Completed SBA’s Boots 2 Business
Entrepreneurship Course, Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” device, Combat
Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Completed the
Total Army Instructor Training Course, Completed the U.S. Army Small Group Instructor Training Course,
Completed DIA training on Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System
LANGUAGES:
Multilingual – Fluent in English, Basic Spanish & Arabic
ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION:
National Black MBA Association; Congressional Black Associates; Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus;
Black Men on the Hill; Financial Service Professionals; Bethune-Cookman University Alumni Association;
Harmony Lodge #22, DC-PHA; American Legion; Buffalo Soldiers 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry National
Association
COMPUTER SKILLS/SOFTWARE:
Microsoft Office Suite; Corel Paint Shop Pro; Tableau
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
01/2023 – 01/2025: DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY
U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment & Training Service, Washington D.C.
 Directly managed the Office of Strategic Outreach and the Office Research and Policy with the Veterans’
Employment & Training Service.
 Managed the staff across two unions: American Federation of Government Employees and National
Council of Field Locals.
 Held employees to rigid written performance standards and conducted regular check-ins to gauge work
progress and to assess the motivation and welfare of the staff.
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 Developed messaging for strategic engagements with external partners, including the agency’s social
media portfolio, to build coalitions to further the agency’s mission.
 Coordinated and managed all meetings with authorizing and appropriating Congressional stakeholders,
other federal departments, veteran service organizations, and the Federal Advisory Committee on
Veterans’ Employment, Training and Employer Outreach.
 Led campaigns and created workforce development programs to promote veteran employment in
industries identified in the National Security Strategy, including but not limited to the defense industrial
base, cybersecurity, and semiconductor industries.
 Developed a federal Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) mentorship program, so HBCU
students from multiple institutions can obtain guidance and insight on the federal hiring process.
 Authored the U.S. Department of Labor Annual HBCU Plan for FY
24 and 23.
 Created the first of its kind partnerships between the Veterans’ Employment & Training Service and
institutions of higher learning.
 Conceptualized and led the Veterans’ Employment & Training Services’ research on African-American
veteran communities.
02/2021 – 01/2023:
CHIEF OF STAFF
U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment & Training Service, Washington D.C.
 Oversaw a team of 240+ personnel and an annual budget of $300 million.
 Translated the vision of the agency’s principal to other leaders in the agency to ensure that the goals of
Administration, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary were accomplished.
 Developed and oversaw the implementation of the agency’s policy agenda, learning agenda, performance
management plan, and budget.
 Supervised the building of the Office of Research and Policy to expand the agency’s data analysis and
research capabilities.
 Appointed by the Secretary of Labor in 2022 to be the Department’s liaison for the White House Initiative
on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
 Represented the U.S. Department of Labor at the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
convenings and developed the department’s strategy for using resources to reduce homelessness in the
country.
06/2019 – 02/2021:
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER
U.S. House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee,
Washington D.C.
 Responsible for all policy in the House of Representatives related to veteran transition, education,
employment, entrepreneurship, housing, and homeless programs, which included drafting, analyzing, and
ushering bills through the Committee process.
 Negotiated with the Senate and House Republicans to find bipartisan solutions on complex policies and
budgetary concerns.
 Drafted over 30 pieces of legislation, edited and improved over 60 bills through Committee hearings in the
116th Congress.
 Planned over 20 Congressional hearings for the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, which included
inviting witnesses, writing statements and questions for the Subcommittee Chair, and occasionally serving
as counsel during the hearings.
02/2018 – 06/2019:
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Representative Adam Smith (WA-9), Washington D.C.
 Managed a diverse portfolio of policy issues, including arts & humanities, civil rights, criminal justice,
election reform, higher education, judiciary affairs, government affairs, gun reform, homeland security,
postal reform, tax, technology, telecommunications, and veterans affairs.
 Conducted periodic outreach to constituents and national stakeholders regarding legislative proposals
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coming before the Rep. Smith.
 Drafted legislation to support the policy goals of Rep. Smith and meet the needs of his constituents.
 Analyzed bills from other Members of Congress to determine recommendations for co-sponsoring bills
and vote recommendations.
 Served as the staff lead to the Co-Chair for the Intellectual Property Promotion and Piracy Prevention
Caucus.
 Collaborated with House Armed Services Committee staff on policy matters that were pertinent to the
Committee and Rep. Smith’s district.
02/2016 – 02/2018:
GREEN & GOLD CONGRESSIONAL AIDE PROGRAM FELLOW
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Representative Adam Smith (WA-9), Washington D.C.
 Participated in a 24-month fellowship administered by the U.S. House of Representatives to give disabled
veterans experience in the Legislative Branch.
 Responsible for administrative office operations including procuring services, supplies, and equipment;
and served as the local systems administrator and the emergency office coordinator.
 Organized multiple events to bring federal government staff and resources to the constituents in the ninth
congressional district of Washington state.
 Supervised office interns and junior staff who supported the office correspondence system, which received
over 300 messages per week.
05/2015 – 07/2015:
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION INTERN
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Representative Sanford Bishop (GA-2), Washington D.C.
 Managed special projects, assisted in planning events, and composed constituent correspondence and
policy communications.
 Conducted legislative research and reported the findings to the staff and constituents.
07/2004 – 07/2012: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENT (35L)/HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
COLLECTOR (35M)
U.S. Army Reserves, Various Locations
 U.S. Army Reserve soldier activated to serve on a Military Transition Team during Operation Iraq
Freedom IV.
 Advised four battalions of the new Iraqi Army on how to bolster their capacity for intelligence operations.
 Supported the human intelligence and counterintelligence needs of multiple U.S. military entities.
 Senior instructor for new soldiers and soldiers reclassifying their military occupational specialty to Human
Intelligence Collectors.
09/2010 – 09/2011:
LOCALLY EMPLOYED PERSONNEL SCREENER
Future Technologies Inc., Al Kut, Iraq
 Conducted over 1,800 security interviews to assess and mitigate threats, thus enhancing safety for U.S.
Forces and allies.
 Executed thorough background checks and biometric data analysis, as a part of the comprehensive security
interview which increased the efficacy of the security screenings.
 Handled and secured all records of background checks, biometric data, interviews, and assessments in
accordance with Department of Defense operational security policies.
 Conducted liaison operations with foreign companies, Iraqi governmental entities, and the U.S. military to
promote operational efficiency.
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03/2008 – 08/2010: 35M10 SENIOR INSTRUCTOR/CONTRACTOR TEAM LEAD
Integrated Systems Improvement Services, Inc., Sierra Vista, AZ
 Supervised junior instructors, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced teaching effectiveness and
student engagement.
 Instructed and mentored over fifty soldiers, who all passed the 35M10 course on their first attempt.
 Evaluated student performance during practical exercises, providing critical feedback that informed
curriculum adjustments and enhanced learning outcomes.
 Counseled students on academic performance, delivering tailored guidance to each student on how to
improve their performance.
 Composed and maintained detailed training records to ensure accurate tracking of student progress and
compliance with military training standards.
VOLUNTEER WORK & COMMUNITY SERVICE :
2019-25 YMCA, Volunteer and Fundraiser for Calomiris Campus in Washington, D.C.
2023-24 Goodwill Foundation, Judge for the Carol & Tommy Moore Veteran of the Year Award
2023-24 Mandela-Washington Fellowship, Advisor for fellows in the Howard University cohort.
2021-25 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Mentor for interns in the Congressional Intern
Program
2020-24 IREX-U.S. Department of State, Application reader for the Mandela-Washington
Fellowship
2019-25 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Application reader for the Congressional Intern
Program
2015 Heart In Motion, Tutored primary school students in Spanish in Zacapa, Guatemala
2014-15 My Story Program, Mentored to middle school students to improve literacy and self-
esteem in Daytona Beach, FL
2012 Organizing for America, Campus Representative in Daytona Beach, FL
2011 Cross-Cultural Solutions, English Instructor for youth in Salvador, Brazil
REFERENCES:
Andria Oliver, Former Associate Assistant Secretary for Budget and Appropriations, U.S. Department of
Labor; 301-832-0126; andriaoliver1210@gmail.com
Darrell “Rico” Doss, Economic Policy Counsel, Office of Rep. Frederica Wilson (FL-24); 240-426-3019;
ricodoss@yahoo.com
Exodie Roe, Former Associate Administrator for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization, U.S. General Services Administrative; 209-456-7674; exodie.roe@gmail.com
Arthur Sidney, Senior Vice President, Forbes Tate Partners; 202-285-8283; asidney@forbes-tate.com
Sean Burns, Assistant Vice President, Government Relations and Affairs, Thurgood Marshall College
Fund; 443-629-4033; Seandburns@gmail.com
Dana J. Thompson, Partner, Fulcrum Public Affairs; 202-297-3688; Dana.thompson@fulcrum-dc.com
Justin Vogt, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Director, U.S. House of Representatives Veterans’
Affairs Committee; 703-474-3049; justin.vogt@gmail.com
Edward Edney, Former Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Legislative Affairs; 608-213-
5226; etedney@yahoo.com
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xecutive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
J
ulian Purdy
Mr
. Julian Purdy was most recently the Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Policy of Veterans' Employment and Training Service in the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL). In this role, he directly managed offices,
oversaw all matters pertaining to policy, research, congressional
engagement, strategic outreach, and external communications including
social media. Mr. Purdy also played a considerable role in the agency's
budget and yearly performance metric development and programmatic
oversight, and has developed multiple new initiatives in the agency.
Prior to his appointment by the Biden Harris Administration to DOL, Mr.
Purdy served as a Professional Staff Member on the Economic
Opportunity Subcommittee of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
On the Veterans' Affairs Committee, Mr. Purdy was responsible for conceptualizing, drafting, and
analyzing legislation related to military transition, employment, education, vocational training,
home loans, and homelessness. Prior to his time on the Committee, he served on the Hill in the
Office of Rep. Adam Smith, as a fellow in the House Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program,
and as an intern through Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
A Ward 8 resident, Mr. Purdy earned his Bachelor of Science in International Business from
Bethune-Cookman University.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Kimberly A. Bassett, Steven Walker
Betsy Cavendish
November 7, 2025
Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing Julian Purdy as the
Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced Resolution and
found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Kimberly Ulan, Associate General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-2292, or me at 202-724-7681.
______________________________
Elizabeth Cavendish