Patrick Rafter

Patrick Rafter is a PR expert and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in media relations, branding, content creation, and public affairs. He has worked with 70+ startups, mission-driven organizations, healthcare and education leaders, and social impact causes, helping them grow their businesses and spread their message through impactful writing, inbound marketing, customer evangelism, crisis management, partnerships, and advocacy. Patrick's specialties include PR 2.0, talent acquisition, LinkedIn for brand and business acceleration, social media, online communities, public speaking, corporate social responsibility, viral marketing, and virtual events. He holds a degree in Political Science/International Relations/History from Tufts University and is the Principal and Co-Founder of Rafter Communications®. Patrick has served in leadership positions at TIMS Medical, Age Friendly Ventures, Valuecasters, Mass Technology Leadership Council, AutoCell Laboratories, Bluesocket, Expound, toysmart.com, Schwartz Communications, Media 100, AMiX, CD Technology, Aldus Corporation, and Businessland.