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Dr. Lydia Pettis Patton

City Manager at City of Portsmouth, VA
📍 Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

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.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
City Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
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Priorities

Topics Dr. cares about

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.
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Career

Work history

9-2015
City Manager
City of Portsmouth, VA
3-2010 - 8-2015
Associate Director
Illinois Institute of Technology
2010 - 8-2013
Associate Director, Student Access, Success and Diversity Initiatives
Illinois Institute of Technology
2010 - 2011
Charles Pierce Scholars Program Advisor
Illinois Institute of Technology
1965 - 6-1970
Student
Kentucky State University
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Education
1983 - 1986
PhD
Virginia Commonwealth University
1965 - 1970
Bachelor of Science
Kentucky State University
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