Dr. Lydia Pettis Patton is a highly experienced leader in municipal government, celebrated for being the first female City Manager in Portsmouth, VAs 263-year history. Holding a Ph. D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, she now serves as an executive manager with the Berkley Group, taking on interim city manager roles.
Outside of public administration, she is a published author on the topic of parenting and is deeply committed to youth development. Dr. Patton has served as a motivational coach for a high school football team and is frequently described as a civic leader, mentor, and motivator dedicated to inspiring young people.
In 1986, she and her family were recognized as a "Great American Family" in a White House ceremony by President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan.
Dr. Lydia Pettis Patton
City Manager at City of Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
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Municipal Leadership
A trailblazer in public administration, she served as Portsmouth's first female City Manager and now consults and leads other municipalities in interim roles.
Youth Mentorship
Described as a devoted mentor and motivator who has served as a motivational coach for a high school football team to inspire young athletes.
Global Education Access
In a prior role, she was instrumental in recruiting over 100 scholars from Caribbean nations to receive scholarships at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Media Appearances
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Work History
9-2015
City Manager at City of Portsmouth, VA
3-2010 - 8-2015
Associate Director at Illinois Institute of Technology
2010 - 8-2013
Associate Director, Student Access, Success and Diversity Initiatives at Illinois Institute of Technology
2010 - 2011
Charles Pierce Scholars Program Advisor at Illinois Institute of Technology
1965 - 6-1970
Student at Kentucky State University
Education
1983 - 1986
PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University
1965 - 1970
Bachelor of Science from Kentucky State University
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Location : Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Job Level : Middle
Designation : City Manager at City of Portsmouth, VA
