Patti’s Superpowers:

Human-first leadership: cultivating values-driven cultures of trust, inclusion, and innovation where people and organizations thrive.
Vision to transformational change: mobilizing people and resources around bold, community-rooted solutions for lasting social impact.
Raising resources to support missions: connecting people to purpose, building ambitious campaigns, and designing sustainable models for long-term organizational strength.

Contact Patti:

Senior Associate

Shaped by her work as a CEO, fundraiser, speaker, educator, progressive grant-maker, and dedicated volunteer, Patti brings a blend of strategic insight, human-first leadership, and deep sector experience to every organization she serves.

Her career spans decades of executive leadership, fund development, governance, and stakeholder engagement, anchored by a proven ability to align mission, strategy, and resources to drive meaningful and lasting social impact. Patti understands not only how to generate support, but how to inspire it.

A trusted leader in the social profit sector, Patti has guided organizations through growth, transformation, and long-term sustainability. She has led large, multi-stakeholder organizations and foundations operating in regulated, public-interest environments, consistently building strong, values-driven cultures and stewarding significant financial and human resources with care, accountability, and integrity. Her leadership is strategic and inclusive, grounded in a deep understanding of community needs and the levers that create positive social change.

Patti is known for turning vision into execution. She supports boards and leadership teams through periods of change, strengthens organizational focus and resilience, and creates practical pathways to long-term impact. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to strengthening the non-profit and charitable sector and helping organizations thrive in complex and evolving environments.

Outside of work, fueled by the outdoors, Patti can usually be found in the mountains on a trail: running, biking, hiking, or skiing. Her best days are the ones shared with her family.