Patrick Woods

Patrick Woods, MPA has extensive experience in various industries and roles. Patrick most recently worked at ITC Holdings Corp. as the Director of Business Affairs, where they played a key role in managing the company's business operations. Prior to that, Patrick worked at Evergy as a Manager in the Regulatory Affairs and Strategy department. Patrick also served as the Director of Talent Management & Diversity at Westar Energy, where they oversaw talent development and diversity initiatives. Patrick has also held positions at The University of Kansas as the Director of Advancement for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services as the Director of Government Affairs, and the Office of the Governor, State of Kansas as an Education Policy Advisor and Legislative Liaison.

Patrick Woods, MPA has a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from The University of Kansas. Patrick also has a BA in Political Science and History with a minor in Spanish from Friends University. In addition, they obtained a Certificado in Conversacion Española and Cultura Maya from Universidad La Salle de Cancún, A.C. Patrick further enhanced their language skills by obtaining the OPI Spanish Language: High Advanced certification from Kansas State University. Patrick also studied Gramatica Castellana and Historia de España at Universitat de Barcelona for a year.