As the Vice President, External Relations and Chief Communications Officer at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Patricia leads a creative and passionate team in the development and execution of strategic communications and marketing, government relations, volunteer management, and care partnership throughout the organization.
Prior to St. Joseph’s, Patricia held senior roles at Lashbrook Marketing and Public Relations, the London Economic Development Corporation, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation and Western University. Her work has been recognized by the International Association of Business Communicators through both Excellence and Best of the Best Awards.
Patricia emigrated from Trinidad as a young adult and has lived in the London area for more than 25 years. She is a committed community volunteer having served on the Fanshawe College Board of Governors for six years, including as Chair. In addition, she served on the London For All Leadership Table, Junior Achievement of London and District Board and Advisory Council of Trustees, as well as the Boards of Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario, London Arts Council and Hutton House. With a passion for helping the next generation of leaders, Patricia is often called upon as a mentor and connector within our community.