Mary Patton

Mary Patton, M.S., PMP, is a Senior Study Director at Westat, where responsibilities include overseeing hiring, administrative operations, and project completion for federal and private clients. With a strong background as a Senior Research Associate and Lead Research Associate, Mary has contributed to significant projects like the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and the Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) study. Previous experience also includes freelance web design, where Mary developed and maintained websites for private clients. Mary holds a Master’s Degree in Survey Methodology from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Economics from St. Mary's College of Maryland.