Patricia is a seasoned leader in post-secondary education and workforce development with nearly two decades of experience advancing innovative, industry-driven talent solutions. She is recognized nationally for her deep expertise in the Next Gen Sector Partnership model, where she has served as both a hands-on convener and a trusted coach to partnerships across multiple industries and regions.
Patricia has directly convened sector partnerships in healthcare and technology and has coached teams working in industries ranging from construction to transportation and logistics. She understands the model from the inside out—both as a doer, building partnerships at the ground level, and as a coach, guiding leaders to adapt and sustain the model in their own regions.
Her career began as director of a nonprofit, post-secondary occupational school focused on construction and building trades apprenticeships and professional development. She then served in community colleges, overseeing occupational training and education programs in healthcare, tech, and hospitality. In Connecticut, she has served as a Grant Director for the Good Jobs Challenge Program, supporting two sector partnerships with the Next Gen model. Today, Patricia draws on these experiences to convene and support regional sector partnerships nationwide.
Patricia has a B.A. in Communication from Central Connecticut State University and M.S. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.