Executive Transition Consultant
Pattie’s time as Executive Director at HCAI began in 2017, but her work related to HCAI’s mission dates back to 2011. At the time, she was in her 35th year with McDonald’s as a restaurant Owner/Operator. She began turning her attention to what she considered the best work the brand was doing – Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Her titles included Chairwoman of the PR committee, President of the New Haven RMHC Board of Directors, and Vice President of the RMHC local chapter.
HCAI inquired about a grant from RMHC Global for the children of Zimbabwe who were suffering from the AIDS epidemic. Pattie fell in love with the people of Zimbabwe and HCAI’s mission. She volunteered at every event until 2017 when HCAI asked her to join their team - and she never looked back.
Pattie will always be a staunch advocate for the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ community. In retirement, Pattie's looking forward to spending more time with her family and volunteering. She will remain with HCAI through the end of 2026 as Executive Transition Consultant, focused on preparing the organization for the future under its new leadership.