Patricia A. Gross

Patti Gross has 20 years of development experience in military support, arts and humanities non-profits and nearly 30 years working with and supporting the military. Prior to joining the TAPS, Patti spent over 7 years with the Coast Guard Foundation ending as Vice President of Corporate and Government Relations. Patti worked with corporate and individual donors to provide support to the many programs and projects of the Foundation. She also functioned as the liaison to Coast Guard headquarters, working with staff and senior leadership on all aspects of Foundation work; supporting the Foundation President's initiatives with Coast Guard Headquarters and served as liaison to other Governmental and Military entities. Patti served as the Vice President of Member Services at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association becoming the Association’s first female and non-graduate executive. Patti also worked at the Connecticut Humanities Council and Summer Music, a classical music festival in Connecticut. Prior to moving into the non-profit arena she spent nearly a decade in the computer services department at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy. In June 2012 Patti completed the Women in Power: Leadership in a New World course at the Harvard Kennedy School.