Patty graduated from Carlow University with a degree in communications in 2014, making her Girls Hope’s 11th college graduate. In addition to keeping up with her studies, Patty participated in a number of service organizations, including Strong Women Strong Girls, the American Association of University Women, Gwen’s Girls, the Black Student Union, Dionne’s Project, the Youth Media Advocacy Project, and Alpha Phi Omega sorority. Additionally, she is a Student Leadership Award Recipient.