As chief philanthropy officer at The Trust for Public Land, Pat is responsible for designing and leading a national and field-based fundraising and engagement program. Pat has an extensive and diverse fundraising background, having served in several senior positions throughout her career including SVP at Grenzebach Glier and Associates, where she provided senior-level counsel on fundraising growth strategies, campaign planning, and execution frameworks. Prior to that, Pat served as the SVP of Advancement at Brown University, Sr. AVP for Alumni Affairs and Development at Cornell University, and Assistant Dean of Development at the L.C. Smith College of Engineering a Syracuse University. Pat also worked in consulting engineering and economic development. She draws on all of these experiences when developing strategies to secure private support. Pat brings a personal commitment to the advancement profession as a board member of the Narragansett Boat Club and the American Museum of Fly Fishing. An active rower and avid fly fisher, Pat takes advantage of the natural environment in her home state of Rhode Island. Pat holds a M.A. in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and a B.S. in Design and Environmental Analysis from Cornell University.