Patti Waid

Patti Waid serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel at RW Jones Agency, providing strategic communications advice focused on higher education. Previously, Waid held the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs at the California State University Office of the Chancellor, where efforts included enhancing the CSU's profile through media engagement and national speaking opportunities. Experience also includes roles such as Director of Communications at California State University, Fresno, Executive Director of Public Affairs at California State University, Chico, and Assistant Vice Chancellor of University Communications at the University of California, Merced, among others. Waid has a Bachelor of Science in International Business from California State University, Fresno, a B-CLAD teaching certificate from National University, and a certificate in French language, history, and culture from the International Center for French Studies.