Patrick M. Charles

Patrick M. Charles currently serves as the Director of Regional Development at the University of Notre Dame, a position held since January 2022. Previously, Patrick co-founded Wonderspaces, Inc., a successful touring art show that attracted over 116,000 visitors in its second show, managing a significant budget and overseeing operational requirements. Prior roles include Senior Innovation Manager at TomorrowLab, where Patrick focused on sustainable growth and innovation, and Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, responsible for training development and project management. Patrick's early career includes service as an Operations Planning and Training Officer and Communications Officer in the United States Marine Corps, earning accolades for excellence in operational management during a combat deployment. Educational qualifications comprise a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from Vlerick Business School, and a BS in Accounting from the University of Scranton.