She has served as interim executive director of five different nonprofits. In that capacity she helped board and staff members address important systems and capacity issues, coordinated the executive search process and helped to lay the groundwork for the future organization success. She has been dubbed the "go to person" for interim agency management.

Trained in strategic planning, Ms. Smith holds a Masters Degree in Community Service Administration from Alfred University.  She is an adjunct instructor at Jamestown Community College and has taught a wide range of management workshops and courses in human services.

She has worked extensively with early childhood organizations including Success By 6 and Head Start. Her clients include public and private agencies, foundations, higher education institutions and corporations.
 

 AWARDS

1998  Women of Achievement of Chautauqua County - Entrepreneur

 MEMBERSHIPS

Charter Member ICA – Independent Consultants Association

Charity Channel – We Review Panel Member

Upstate Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence

WIN – Jamestown – Women in Networking
 

“There are not many community leaders who are unfamiliar with Pat’s expertise as a facilitator, teacher, manager, entrepreneur, grants writer and consultant.  Her wealth of knowledge, gracious nature and strength of character only enhance her expertise.”

--from Women of Achievement nomination