LaShanda A. Patton, MS
- Director, Civic Engagement
Education
- M.Ed., Higher Education Leadership
Widener University (PA) - MS, Organizational Leadership and Development
Peirce College (PA)
About Me
As the Director of Civic Engagement, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center for Civic Engagement, the Bonner Leaders, Maguire Foundation Scholars, and the Pride Service Site Leaders scholarship programs. I am tasked with developing strategies to improve engagement, and manage the programs designed to foster it. As a veteran, my approach has always been service over self. Along with commitment, integrity and teamwork. I have always had a passion for community engagement.
Here in the Center, we focus on growing partnerships, expanding the reach of campus and community engagement, and supporting advocacy efforts. This role allows me to be an integral part of preparing, educating, empowering, and developing our scholar program students into more civically minded leaders. The scholar’s and I work to build a more collaborative campus and deeper connections to our community partners that directly align with the university’s civic mission.
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, visit the Center for Civic Engagement on the 2nd floor of the University Center. Also, check out our new volunteering platform GivePulse! (available through mywidener).