Lydia Patrick.

Following years of public sector work as a technologist and analyst, I decided it was high time to become an entrepreneur by pursuing a long-held interest in helping nonprofits and small businesses get online and to do it well. My unique skill set as a technologist, researcher, teacher and communicator led to creating custom websites that best fit the individual goals of each organization.

A quick walk through the highlights of my experience include:

  • Owner, Webclearly LLC
  • Technology Director, Fairfax County Public Library
  • Technology Director, Loudoun County Public Library
  • Technology Columnist, Patch.com in Northern VA
  • Management Analyst, Department of Housing and Urban Development

Academic

  • Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLS) from Catholic University, Washington, D.C.
  • Bachelor of Arts in English from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA
  • Certificate in Professional Fundraising from Boston University, MA
  • Community Leadership: Leadership Loudoun Class of 2013

Awards

  • National Recreation and Parks Association Award in 2014 for Partnership in Preservation social media online voting campaign that raised $75,000 to renovate Colvin Run Mill.
  • Celebrate Partnerships finalist Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships and Fairfax County Public Schools in 2013.
  • Elly Doyle Award 2012 from Fairfax County Park Authority and Fairfax County Park Foundation.