Patrick Metzger has a diverse work experience across various industries. Patrick started their career as a teacher and manager at The ECC Singers and Private Music Lessons in 2010. In 2011, they worked as a personal assistant for screenwriter Michael Arndt and also as a marketing assistant and teacher at Pono, where they focused on marketing and increasing school enrollment.
From 2013 to 2015, Patrick held roles as a lead data analyst and business development engineer at Morningside Analytics and Graphika Inc., where they worked on optimizing research and data processes and developing client relationships. In 2015, they became a product manager at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, leading the redesign of their websites.
In 2016, Patrick founded The Patterning, a platform dedicated to identifying patterns in music, culture, and the universe. Patrick conducted research and data analysis, created innovative viral concepts, and gave a TEDx Talk.
Patrick joined Idealist.org in 2017, starting as a senior product manager before becoming an associate director of product and eventually the director of product. In their current role, they lead the tech team, facilitates collaboration between design, engineering, and stakeholders, and ensures the best user experience for the global community of Idealists.
Additionally, in 2018, Patrick founded The New Climate, a platform for sharing optimistic environmental stories.
Throughout their career, Patrick has demonstrated skills in leadership, strategy, data analysis, product management, and marketing.
Patrick Metzger attended Sarah Lawrence College from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree. No specific field of study was mentioned.
March, 2021 - present
January, 2019
November, 2017