Patrick Colley
About Patrick Colley
Patrick Colley serves as the Director of Member Engagement at Feeding America, where he has worked since 2019. He holds multiple degrees in logistics, supply chain management, and organizational management, and has extensive experience in non-profit leadership and operational strategy.
Current Role at Feeding America
Patrick Colley serves as the Director of Member Engagement at Feeding America, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he acts as the first point of contact for 20 regional organizations within Feeding America's network, which spans 17 states. His responsibilities include organization-wide assessments of strategies and risks, as well as supporting the implementation of these strategies. Colley manages change by providing technical assistance, assessing opportunities, and mitigating disruptions.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Prior to his current role, Patrick Colley worked at Feeding America as the Director of Compliance and Capability from 2008 to 2019. In this capacity, he focused on ensuring compliance with organizational standards and enhancing operational capabilities. Before joining Feeding America, he served as the Development and I.T. Director at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank from 2002 to 2006. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in nonprofit management and organizational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Colley has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Information Science from Mississippi State University, followed by a Master's degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from the University of Central Florida. He furthered his studies with a Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Georgia College & State University. Colley has also completed graduate-level continuing education at Louisiana State University, achieving a GPA of 3.75. His expertise includes leveraging organizational diversity to share best practices for safe and effective operations.
Workshops and Content Development
Throughout his career, Patrick Colley has developed content and led over 80 workshops on a variety of topics. His specialty lies in cataloging business jargon and providing honest and direct feedback. This experience has equipped him with the skills to effectively communicate complex ideas and facilitate learning within organizations.
Philosophy and Approach to Problem Solving
Patrick Colley believes that any definable problem is a solvable one and that effective explanations can be achieved through the right analogies. This philosophy underpins his approach to his work, where he emphasizes clarity and practical solutions in organizational assessments and strategy implementation.