Patti Lee

Patti Lee has had a diverse career in communications, with their most recent role as the Chief Communications Officer at Ovis since January 2023. In this position, they oversee external and internal communications, public relations, and reputation management. Patti develops and executes communication strategies, manages media relations, and establishes relationships with stakeholders.

Before joining Ovis, Patti Lee served as a Principal at Leeway Media since April 2015. Patti provided communications training for entrepreneurs and C-suite executives, focusing on intergenerational and intercultural communications.

From September 2017 to August 2018, Patti Lee worked as the Director of Communications at USA City Games. Patti developed and implemented a public engagement strategy and collaborated closely with the leadership team to create compelling content for various channels and audiences.

Patti Lee's earlier experience includes working as a News Reporter at KTVU 2 from December 2006 to October 2014, where they sourced and reported news stories, emphasizing visual storytelling and balanced perspectives. Prior to that, they served as a News Anchor at KOVR-TV | CBS Sacramento from March 2003 to July 2006, anchoring morning, noon, and evening newscasts and managing general assignment reports.

Patti Lee's early career includes roles such as a News Reporter at WJW-TV from January 2000 to March 2003, a News Anchor/News reporter at Khnl NBC Hawaii News 8 from December 1995 to January 2000, a News Assignment Editor at KTVT | CBS DFW from March 1995 to November 1995, an Assignment Manager at KFTY News Channel 50 Television from August 1994 to February 1995, and an Associate Producer at MacNeil Lehrer NewsHour/KQED from May 1994 to July 1994.

Patti Lee attended Columbia University from an unknown start year to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in American History (United States). In terms of additional certifications, they received a Corporate Communications certification from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management in 2019. In 2015, they obtained a California Wine Appellation Specialist certification from San Francisco Wine School. Patti also earned an ISG Sommelier Diploma from the International Sommelier Guild in June 2012.