Pat grew up in Baltimore, moved to Charlottesville, VA for 26 years and returned to the Annapolis area in 2006. She has her BS degree in Art Education from Towson University and taught high school visual art in
Charlottesville. She worked in educational travel and various other careers before moving back to Maryland. Pat trained and became a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Anne Arundel County in 2006. A CASA becomes the eyes and ears for the judge when a child has been removed from home due to neglect and/or abuse. She remains active with the program and helps with many of the fundraising activities. She enjoys painting and spending time with her family & friends.