A graduate of LAA's Flagship Class of 2002, Lee has an extensive background in organizational development, strategic planning, and analysis of operational and financial systems for various organizations. He was President of LAA's Board of Directors from 2006 to 2008, the first to be elected to a second one-year term. He has served on a number of LAA committees, including the Strategic Planning Committee, the Program Committee and the Marketing Committee.
Lee was co-founder and is currently Chief Operating Officer of the Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank, the second largest veterinary blood donor operation in the country. He has a Bachelor's degree from Earlham College and a Master's degree in management from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
"Leadership Anne Arundel is going through a period of transition in which we will perform an in-depth analysis of the organization and an updated assessment of the leadership needs of the community. Then we will determine how best to move LAA forward to meet those needs, accomplish our goals, focus on our mission and realize our vision," said Maura Walden, President of LAA's Board of Directors.
"With his extensive involvement in and knowledge of LAA, Patrick Lee is the best choice to lead us through this time," she added. "Once we have completed our analysis, a search committee will be formed and we will begin the process of identifying a permanent executive director for the organization."
"As LAA enters its 15th year, the Board of Directors has asked for a review of the organization to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the community we serve, and to do so in a manner consistent with our vision and mission. My years of prior service to LAA and my strong commitment to the long-term success of the organization should greatly assist the board in completing this task," said Patrick Lee. "My goal will be to solicit advice, opinions and ideas from our stakeholders. I look forward to the challenge and to working with LAA's graduates and advocates."
A long-time resident of the Annapolis area, Alli has over ten years of administrative and operational experience and a strong affinity for community and non-profit organizations. Alli has long been affiliated with Food Link, Inc., another local non-profit, since 1995, and is pleased to finally be able to translate her love of community service into a professional career. Prior to her employment with LAA, Alli was an immigration paralegal and administrative assistant with a large law firm in Washington, D.C.
Joining LAA as the Office Manager, Hannah Collord is the newest member of our incredible team. Hannah has over ten years of experience both as an Executive Assistant and Paralegal. As a military spouse, whose home is where the military locates them, Hannah feels very strongly about assisting with the growth and development of community organizations. She has an enormous passion to work alongside non-profit organizations in the hopes of facilitating change to benefit others.
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