Patricia Hoben

Patricia Hoben has an extensive work experience in the education and science sectors. Patricia is currently serving as the Executive Director of City Forward Collective since July 2019. Prior to that, from August 2018 to June 2019, they held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology.

Patricia also co-founded Carmen Schools of Science and Technology where they served as the Head of Schools from 2013 to 2018. Prior to that, they were the Co-Founder and Head of School at Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc. from August 2007 to June 2013.

Their earlier roles include serving as the Planning Team Leader at Carmen High School of Science and Technology from 2005 to 2007. Patricia has also worked as the Director at Regional Initiatives in Science Education (RISE) from 1993 to 2000, and as the Associate Director at The Bakken Museum from 1997 to 1999.

Before that, they served as the Research Director at Minnesota Public Utilities Commission from 1994 to 1997, and as the Senior Advisor for Life Science Education at the Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health from 1992 to 1993. Additionally, they worked as the Program Officer, Precollege and Public Science Education at Howard Hughes Medical Institute from 1990 to 1992.

Overall, Patricia Hoben has a diverse background in leadership positions in education and science organizations, with a focus on improving access and quality of education.

Patricia Hoben obtained their Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, where they studied from 1980 to 1984. Prior to that, they earned their Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Oregon from 1977 to 1979. Their undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Colorado Boulder, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from 1973 to 1977.