Taylor Patterson

Taylor Patterson currently serves as the Southern California Regional Assistant Director of Admissions at Worcester Polytechnic Institute since July 2023. Previously, Taylor held the position of Assistant Director and Southern California Regional Representative at Purdue University from April 2017 to July 2023, where responsibilities included delivering high-quality service during high school visits and recruitment events. Taylor's earlier roles include Personnel and Management Support Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the Vice President at California State University-Long Beach, focusing on administrative and human resources support. Additionally, Taylor worked as a School Relationships Associate at Test Prep Gurus and in various roles at Regis College, Cadence Health, and Community Unit School District 200, emphasizing admissions, data management, and patient care advocacy. Taylor earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Purdue University and has participated in the DIKEMES - College Year in Athens program since 2011.