FIRST THINGS FIRST .
Patrick Contrades has a wealth of experience in strategic partnerships and development, with a strong background in education and business. From their role as Vice President at ABEC to their current position as Strategic Partnerships and Development Manager at FIRST THINGS FIRST, Patrick has demonstrated their ability to create and implement successful strategies to recruit and retain members, secure sponsorships, and manage partnerships. With a B.B.A. in Marketing & Management from Loyola Marymount University, Patrick's expertise and leadership have been invaluable throughout their career.
FIRST THINGS FIRST .
OUR VISION All Arizona's children are ready to succeed in school and in life. OUR MISSION First Things First is one of the critical partners in creating a family-centered, comprehensive, collaborative and high-quality early childhood system that supports the development, health and early education of all Arizona's children birth through age five.