Patrick is a native Louisianian and lifelong educator whose career began in the classroom. Prior to joining as a partner at City Fund, he served as CEO of New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO), a nonprofit organization that champions, develops, and funds programs that values educational equity and a quality education for all children. From 2012 to 2017, Patrick served as the former Superintendent of the Louisiana Recovery School District (RSD) where he oversaw the school district’s conversion to the nation’s first all-charter school district.