Pat Simons

College Summit

As Managing Director of Project Management and Operational Support I work with business units across the organization to provide project management support—both directly managing projects as well coaching staff in project management best practices.  In this role, I manage College Summit’s portfolio of projects, guide operations planning, lead business and process improvement activities, and manage the implementation and support of technology solutions. Prior to coming to College Summit, I worked largely in the publishing industry as a project and product manager, managing online product development, implementation, and support. I have a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Outside of the office, I spend my time hiking, swimming, practicing yoga, taking wildlife and nature photos, reading, cooking, and visiting museums in the DC area. I enjoy traveling and have spent a good deal of time in the American Southwest hiking, river rafting, and exploring national parks, monuments, and wildlife refuges. I volunteer regularly at the Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge in Laurel, MD.