Patti Rausch

Patti Rausch serves as the Executive Director of the Association Executives Council at the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, leading programming and partnerships for member associations. Rausch previously held roles as Vice President of Education and Vice President of Member Programs, where responsibilities included developing career-connected educational initiatives and creating networking programs. As the founder and Principal of the Capital Hub for Innovative Professionals, Rausch focuses on uniting non-profit and advocacy professionals with generative AI through collaborative workshops. Additionally, Rausch founded Rules of Networking, a professional development community. Rausch's extensive experience at The Leadership Institute spanned various leadership roles, including Director of Career Programs, where program management and training development flourished. Rausch possesses a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from SUNY Brockport and a certificate in Human Resources Management from George Mason University.