Jacque Patterson

Jacque D. Patterson graduated from public schools and served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for nearly 14 years. During that time, he deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield, France for Operation Joint Guard and spent a year in South Korea. His distinguished military career includes a promotion through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, distinguished graduate from non-commissioned officer academy, the Meritorious Service Medal and numerous other medals and commendations. He joined the Air Force Reserves in 2001 and currently holds the rank of Senior Master Sergeant attached to HQ Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, VA. As a project director with the Federal City Council, Mr. Patterson focuses on affordable housing, libraries, government operations, education and public safety issues confronting the District of Columbia governement. Before joining the Federal City Council in this capacity, he served the District of Columbia as Community Affairs Coordinator, Office of Community Affairs, Executive Office of the Mayor. Mr. Patterson’s career in public service began when he was selected for the Capital City Fellow’s program. His assignments during the fellowship were with the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, Office of Tax & Revenue and job training coordinator for the DC Brownfields Program. He also served as a policy analyst, Office of Policy, Planning, and Program Evaluation, DC Department of Health. He serves on numerous boards and commissions throughout the city, to include the Levine School of Music, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8B, Septima Clark Public Charter School for Boys, and the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative. Mr. Patterson received his Masters of Public Administration from Central Michigan University and a graduate certification as a Certified Public Manager from the George Washington University. He holds an undergraduate degree in Education from Southern Illinois University and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Northeastern University in Law & Policy. He brings to KIPP DC Board of Trustees a deep knowledge of urban affairs, public policy, government operations and finance.