Patrick Woodyard

Patrick Woodyard has worked in various roles since 2010. In 2010, they were a Finance Analyst for Sinergia Microfinance Institution. From 2011 to present, they have been the Founder & CEO of Nisolo, which is an organization that is intentionally designed, ethically made, and fairly priced. In 2013, they became a Board Member for the Nashville Chapter of the Social Enterprise Alliance. This organization provides resources and opportunities to its members who champion financially sustainable social innovation. In 2015, they became an Executive Board Member of the Nashville Fashion Alliance, which is an organized alliance of professionals dedicated to building a sustainable and globally recognized fashion industry.

Patrick Woodyard attended the University of Mississippi from 2006 to 2010, where they earned a B.A. in International Studies and a second major in Spanish. Patrick's thematic concentration was Global Economics & Business, and their regional concentration was Latin America. Patrick was also a part of the Sally Mcdonnell Barksdale Honors College during this time. In 2009, they attended the Argentina Institute of Economic Development (IDES) to study Economic Development, Regional Integration, & Social Change. In 2007, they attended the Costa Rica Spanish Institute (COSI).