Patrick A. Lynch

Background

About Patrick A. Lynch

Patrick is a seasoned public charity ("non-profit") executive and attorney with an MBA. He has over 20 years of experience in fundraising, advocacy, and organizational leadership. As Chief Executive Officer for the American Tinnitus Association, Patrick leads the United States only national public charity that is entirely dedicated toward providing support - and funding research toward - tinnitus. Over 70 million Americans, and 30% of military veterans are affected by tinnitus every day. The ATA exists to help them all. Prior to his role as CEO with the ATA, he served as the Chief Development Officer for Global Empowerment Mission, spearheading all fundraising initiatives for the international disaster relief organization. He has demonstrable results in organizational leadership, public advocacy and fundraising. A native New Englander, he has lived on both coasts of the United States and worked professionally in both the northeast and southeast corners of the country.Lynch is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, and has a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School and an MBA from Suffolk University Sawyer Business School. A two-time survivor of childhood cancer, he also serves as a motivational speaker. He has given an official TED Talk, which can be found on TED.com, has spoken at national conferences, and was recognized as a top national fundraiser by the Leukemia & Lymphoma "Team in Training" program. He is an engaged volunteer and advocate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the National Marrow Donor Program. He is also an active alumnus to his Alma Mater, Providence College, where he served on the board for the Providence College National Alumni Association.Patrick is passionate about supporting public charities and promoting the importance of blood and bone marrow donation. His public speaking engagements explore why the concept of "following your heart" is so fundamental to the human experience and how we can all develop the courage to do so in business and in life.