Patty is the Executive Director of the HypoPARAthyroidism Association, where she brings a powerful combination of professional leadership experience and personal passion for patient advocacy. A post-surgical hypoPARA patient since 2015, Patty understands firsthand the challenges of living with a rare disease. Her commitment to helping others navigate those challenges led her to volunteer with the Association, later joining the Board and serving as Chairman beginning in 2022. In February 2024, she stepped into the Executive Director role with a mission to strategically grow the Association, reach more patients and clinicians, and amplify the voice of the hypoPARA community.
Before dedicating herself to nonprofit leadership, Patty spent over 30 years in senior roles within the beauty industry, overseeing operations for up to 400 hair salon locations. She was a key member of Ratner Companies' senior field leadership team, recognized for delivering top-line results, launching new markets, and leading high-performing regional teams. Patty developed and implemented training programs, led initiatives to boost sales and profitability, and facilitated leadership onboarding programs that supported company growth and culture.
Known for her people-first leadership and relentless dedication to excellence, Patty has a passion for empowering others—whether in the boardroom or through patient support and education.
Outside of her professional life, Patty is a licensed real estate agent, wife to Bill for over 40 years, proud mom to Billy (36), and became a first-time grandmother in March 2023. She loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, and enjoying Broadway shows.
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