Rural Action
Paul Patton is an experienced academic and social enterprise leader, currently serving as the Social Enterprise Director at Rural Action since May 2019. In addition, Paul has held various teaching positions at Ohio University, including Assistant Professor, Visiting Assistant Professor, and Instructor, starting in August 2012. Previously, Paul worked as a Graduate Teaching Associate in the Department of Anthropology at The Ohio State University from August 2010 to May 2013. Paul holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology from The Ohio State University, completed in 2013, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Studies from Ohio University, obtained in 2007, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology and Classical Civilizations from Ohio University, earned in 2004.
Rural Action
Rural Action is a community development organization working throughout Appalachian Ohio to build thriving communities and healthy environments for all. Our work is driven by our members and the assets in our region. We work with our members and partners to help communities do big things; grow local businesses and jobs; restore our environment; an encourage the next generation of leaders. We do this through 8 sectors; sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry, energy, watershed restoration, environmental education, social enterprise, entrepreneurial communities, and zero waste. Keep up with our work here on Linked in and thanks for stopping by!