Patricia Cole
Washington, d.c. Metro Area
As Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Trish is responsible for all aspects of branding, public relations, advertising, marketing and web presence for one of the nation’s largest faith-based nonprofit human service agencies working to reduce poverty in America.
Trish, a native Spanish-speaker, holds a Master of Arts degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Communication from American University in Washington, D.C.
Prior to her current position, Trish worked at one of the largest global public relations firms where she managed media relations for major national public education programs for clients ranging from government agencies and non-profit organizations to Fortune 500 companies. She has extensive experience in event planning, website development, video production and script writing, as well as media training and message development.
Trish is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and has served as a board member of the National Capital Chapter of PRSA and Washington Women in Public Relations.