As the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs at the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Patti develops and implements the organization's community engagement strategy with local, state and federal organizations and serves as liaison with key policymakers, civic and business organizations. Previously she was SVP of the Global Marketing Division and head of the International Marketing Department, and was responsible for opening L.A.'s first international marketing offices. Patti has served in volunteer leadership capacities with U.S. Travel and Visit California and locally sits on the boards of the Valley Economic Alliance, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. A native of California, she is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program with a B.A. from Arizona State University.