Pat is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Pat has worked as a Funeral Director and Deputy Coroner and provided Grief counseling in those roles. Her desire to help Women in crisis brought Pat to NWCASA as a volunteer in 2020. Pat became so passionate about the cause that she joined as a staff member so she could fight with our survivors full time. Pat is a member of  McHenry County SART (Sexual Assault Response Team), McHenry County Trauma Informed Change Committee, NEMRT Educator and ICASA(Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault)Public Affairs Committee Member and Advocacy Co-Chairperson and a Member of the McHenry County Juvenile Officer’s Association.

During her time off, Pat enjoys engaging in local politics. She is a committee member on the McHenry County Cemetery Board.  She also enjoys running marathons, kayaking and traveling.