Patti Pruett T. currently serves as the Director of Brand Partnerships at Fast Company & Inc., overseeing client and agency partnerships to drive revenue and new business opportunities. In addition to this role, Patti is a partner at AP Media, Inc. with responsibilities aligned to brand partnerships. Previously, Patti held the position of Sales Director at Valassis, leading a team focused on retail sales and business development across various industries. Other notable roles include Vice President of Advertising Sales at Meredith Corporation, Advertising & Marketing Director at Condé Nast, and Southeast Director at Sports Illustrated. Patti holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, along with advanced studies in French and extensive training in sales and marketing. Currently, Patti is involved in mentoring at the University of North Florida's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.