Patrick McCormack is a seasoned professional in program management and marketing, currently serving as a Program Officer at the Canada Council for the Arts since June 2021. Previously, McCormack held key positions including Managing Director at CRANIUM, Marketing Officer at The Conference Board of Canada, and General Manager of the House of PainT Urban Arts Festival. With a strong background in marketing and communications, McCormack has also contributed to organizations such as Leapshot Humans and the Ottawa International Jazz Festival. A founding member of The 411 Initiative for Change, McCormack played a pivotal role in its development from a local non-profit to a national charity. McCormack holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Science with a concentration in Political Science from the University of Ottawa.