Patricia A. McLaughlin, J.D., Senior Vice President, Institutional Advancement

Patricia A. McLaughlin, J.D.
Senior Vice President, Institutional Advancement
401-598-1010
Patricia.McLaughlin@jwu.edu
Date of Hire: February 2006

Patricia McLaughlin joined Johnson & Wales University as senior vice president, institutional advancement in February of 2006. Her previous experience includes, most recently, leading corporate, foundation and government relations for Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence, RI. Prior to her work at RISD, she held various positions for the City of Providence, including as director of administration and deputy city solicitor.

McLaughlin’s current role includes the overall responsibility for advancing the mission and defining a vision for philanthropy in a manner that supports the university’s long-range strategic plans and goals. In addition to advising President Bowen on the various components of the advancement area, she is responsible for maintaining relationships with and raising funds from alumni as well as independent donors, foundations and corporations.

McLaughlin oversees the development effort, alumni relations, university event management and the university’s Creative Services Group, which include University Communications, JWU Magazine, Web Communications, University Marketing and Design and Editorial Services. She is also responsible for positioning JWU and the university’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally.

A member of the University Leadership Team, McLaughlin earned her bachelor of arts degree in political science at Providence College and her juris doctor from The George Washington University, The National Law Center, Washington, D.C.