Patty is an accomplished fundraising executive with 17+ years of experience advancing higher education, arts, and cultural organizations. She has held senior leadership roles at Indiana University, the Smithsonian Institution, and now the National Trust for Historic Preservation, where she serves as Vice President of Philanthropy. Patty is passionate about building relationships, mentoring teams, cultivating strategic partnerships, and inspiring generosity that creates lasting impact. She has a love for storytelling, nature, and works to be present for each moment.