Patlyn Charles

Patlyn Charles possesses extensive experience in advocacy and program management within non-profit organizations, prominently serving as Advocacy Manager and Grants Coordinator at CARE since October 2005. Contributions include enhancing communication with Country Office staff to reduce No Cost Extension requests and supporting proposal development for various projects. Prior roles at CARE featured monitoring grant funding across multiple offices and implementing successful donor acquisition strategies, resulting in significant revenue growth. Previous positions include Information/Program Specialist at the State of Georgia's Secretary of State's Office, where Patlyn organized impactful educational programs, and Program Coordinator at the Arthritis Foundation, GA Chapter, focusing on volunteer training and program facilitation. Patlyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a Pre-Law concentration from the University of West Georgia.