Patti is a 1976 graduate of Mohawk's Social Service Worker Program. Her first position was with the Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Social Services Department as a Case Worker.

In 1980, Patti was hired by the Hamilton General Hospital as a Social Worker, thus began her career track with the hospital community.

Patti has continually met the challenges in a Health Care environment which has been in a constant state of change.

Working in a variety of leadership roles, Patti contributed to the expansion and development of the Acquired Brain Injury Program. This Program has become an internationally known Provincial Program, providing excellence in patient care, as well as offering opportunities for research, training and education.

In 1998 Patti was awarded "Professional of the Year" by the Ontario Brain Injury ASsociation.

As Neuroscience and Mental Health Program Director for the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Patti is currently responsible for the development of a Regional Stroke Program and is leading the design and development of a Neuro Ambulatory Centre.

Patti has served on numerous committees, including the Brain Injury Services of Hamilton, Transitional Living Programs Director's Network and the Ministry of Health Acquired Brain Injury Work Group. We are proud to present Patti with the 2001 Alumni of Distinction Award for Health Sciences and Human Services.