Seasoned communications and marketing professional with 10+ years of experience in higher ed, nonprofits, and civic engagement. Skilled in developing strategic campaigns, enhancing brand engagement, and leading high-performing teams. Known for driving measurable growth through data-driven initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.Patrick has been the director of Advancement Communications & Marketing at Denison University since August 2022. He began working at Denison in January 2021 as an associate director of digital communications and engagement. Previously, Patrick was an account manager at Pac/West, a strategic communications firm operating across the western United States. Before that, he was a legal assistant at the Law Office of Gerald D. Pratt, P.C. where he conducted research, drafted and reviewed documents, and managed billing and other office administration.Before working for the Law Office of Gerald D. Pratt, Patrick was the Program Manager of the Colorado Manufacturing Initiative, a program of the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry. There he was responsible for working with manufacturers and related businesses to foster a robust manufacturing sector in Colorado. Patrick built relationships among manufacturers through programming and education. He also advocated for policy conducive to manufacturing at the state and federal levels.Before that, Patrick spent three and a half years at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce – more than one year as the Director of Public Policy. He was responsible for the organization’s education and advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels and was the staff coordinator for the Legislative Action Committee, Business Leaders for Responsible Government, and Science Technology Engineering & Math Education Coalition.Patrick also served as secretary to the chamber’s board of directors.Prior to his work at the South Metro Denver Chamber, Patrick worked for three years in the city manager’s office at the city of Centennial, CO. He managed the city’s youth commission, provided support to the communications and events team, and worked on special projects for the city manager.In 2007, Patrick was elected to serve on the home rule charter commission for the City of Centennial. The group of 21 elected community members drafted the “constitution” for the city of 100,000 residents.Patrick holds a B.A. in international studies from the University of Colorado Denver.