- Staff Queensbury
Rachael Hunsinger Patten
- Chief Advancement officer and executive director of SUNY Adirondack Foundation
"I am deeply committed to the concept of community colleges: no other single institution is better equipped to help communities overcome challenges and create opportunities. We have the knowledge, experience, connections, and infrastructure to empower individuals, elevate families, train community groups, and support the workforce. Our mission strengthens the very fiber of the communities we serve. In my job, I get to match donors' values with the college's many programs and initiatives for the benefit of our region. I love my work!"
Biography
Rachael has a four-decade career in higher education, arts administration and nonprofit management. She is passionate about the many benefits of small-town living and leads by example through service to her community. She was recognized as the Glens Falls Rotary Club's Rotarian of the Year in 2023 and is co-president of Soroptimists of the Adirondacks, a women's service organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in History, Ithaca College
Hobbies and interests
Rachael loves the region, but prefers summer and fall to the winter and an often-delayed spring. She likes to walk, play golf and be at the dog park in good weather, and paint, collage, sew and read during the colder months, and prioritizes spending time with family and friends.
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