Patrice Fenton, PhD

Meet Patrice Fenton, a successful entrepreneur, researcher, and educator with a diverse background in music business, business management, teaching and learning, and special education. Patrice is the founder and Chief Thought Partner at The Fenton Collective, LLC, a consultant firm that provides strategic planning, professional development, and research services to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions. Patrice has also held various positions in her career, including Researcher-in-Residence at MindCatcher, Senior Equity Specialist at Pink Cornrows, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Hunter College, Director of Leader Support and Development at Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC), and Associate Director, NYC Men Teach at The City University of New York.

With a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning and an MS Ed in Students With Disabilities from prestigious universities such as the University of Miami and Long Island University, respectively, Patrice's educational background is quite impressive. Patrice has also taught as a Founding Teacher at Fort Greene Preparatory Academy at the New York City Department of Education and served as a special education specialist. Furthermore, she has worked as a graduate research and teaching assistant at the University of Miami and as Director of K-12 Programs at Bell Curves.

Patrice Fenton's unique blend of experience and expertise spanning various fields and industries has positioned her as a sought-after thought leader, speaker, and consultant, helping organizations and individuals design and implement innovative strategies that foster equity, inclusion, and access across all sectors.