Patti Wilson
She/Her/Hers
Client Engagement Administrator
I am based in: Battle Creek, Michigan
My strengths are: Detail-oriented, Multi-tasker, Management work/life balance, Project management, Ability to work amongst ambiguous situations, Dependable, Flexible, Collaborative, Self-motivating
I identify as: White female. Wife, mother of two, grandmother of six.
Patti joined NPAG in April 2022. In her role as Client Engagement Administrator, Patti is a member of NPAG’s Core Support/Operations Team and is responsible for supporting the Managing Partner with project management, scheduling, client communications and development and delivery of client materials.
Prior to joining NPAG, Patti served nearly 25 years at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, where she held several executive support positions, supervisory and budget analyst roles. Patti worked closely with the priority place grantmaking teams focused on creating a difference for thriving children and families and striving to create vibrant and equitable communities.
Patti holds an associate degree from Kellogg Community College. She graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Business/Management (BSB/M).
She resides in Battle Creek, MI, with her husband Jeff. Patti enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is warmly regarded as “Grammy” to her five beautiful grandchildren.
More About Patti
Is there a quote that inspires you? “Be the best of whatever you are.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
What lasting change do you want your work to have? Having worked in non-profit for 25 years, I have enormous respect for mission-driven organizations who are committed to solving social problems and who support positive change and focus on serving people.
What’s the number one priority for your lifetime? Setting a good example, family, honesty and respect.