Patti Whitcomb

Patti Whitcomb is a skilled development professional with extensive experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as the Gift Planning Director of Development at Willamette University since August 2022, Patti previously held the position of Director of Development at Willamette University MBA from May 2017 to August 2022. Prior roles include Director of Development for the West Coast at the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, Associate Director for Major Gifts, and Philanthropy Officer from September 2012 to May 2017. Patti's earlier experience includes serving as Regional Development Officer for Major Gifts and Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Gonzaga University (January 2007 - September 2012), Foundation Specialist at Pullman Regional Hospital (December 2005 - December 2006), and Development Coordinator/Special Events at Washington State University (November 2003 - December 2005). Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Communication Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Washington State University.