Patrick Hackett

Patrick Hackett is an accomplished communications leader with extensive experience in digital and brand communications, having held key positions at notable organizations. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Client Experience at dna Communications since January 2025, Patrick previously worked as Director of Digital and Brand Communications at bluebird bio, where notable achievements included leading communications during the FDA approval of LYFGENIA for sickle cell disease. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Regional Marketing at Be The Match, where Patrick oversaw marketing teams to develop localized campaigns, and Senior Marketing Manager at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where a significant contribution was made to annual fundraising efforts and event transitions during the pandemic. Patrick's career began with various roles in digital communications and marketing, supported by a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies and Global Labor Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a CORe Credential of Readiness from Harvard Business School Online.