Patrick Sawyer

Background

About Patrick Sawyer

I am a public service leader with more than five years of experience in community and civic engagement, campaigns, and cross-sector partnership development. I currently serve as Partnerships and Recruitment Manager at the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation, where I lead efforts to connect young people with early career service opportunities and partner with government, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations to host and support them. I’ve led statewide recruitment strategies that generate thousands of applications annually and support placements for hundreds of service year members across Maryland. I’ve shaped policy proposals, managed cross-sector coalitions, and designed community-based programs in both school and government settings. Across roles in state government, education, and advocacy, I bring strengths in strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. I believe service should be both a mindset and a career path. My goal is to make it easier for young people to choose work that matters and to help build the systems, partnerships, and narratives that make those choices possible.