Patricia Young

Patricia Young serves as the Executive Director of Industry Engagement at Shenandoah University since January 2022, focusing on establishing strategic industry relationships to enhance research and economic development. Prior to this role, Patricia held the position of Assistant Executive Director for Program and Membership Design at Nova Southeastern University, where responsibilities included managing programs to foster the innovation ecosystem in South Florida. Patricia's experience also encompasses a directorial role in Industry Engagement at Lehigh University, overseeing corporate partnerships, and significant work in international business development with UK Trade & Investment. Additional experience includes economic development management at Broward Alliance and international market research for Paradigma E-Commerce and Universal Pictures, along with a background in account management at Nortel Networks and teaching at Broward County Schools. Patricia holds a Master of Science in International Business from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish from Florida State University.