TRACIE PATTEN

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Tracie is a senior communications leader with deep experience in strategic planning, brand positioning, consumer behavior studies, internal and external messaging, event management and client experience development aligned to meet corporate goals.  She has worked for great companies including Nationwide, Rockbridge, Budros Ruhlin & Roe, American Diabetes Association and Aspire Cosmetic Medcenter, serving on the leadership team, mentoring associates and driving culture as well. 

In her spare time, Tracie is a motivational speaker and teacher with a heart to help people find hope through any hardship after healing from the loss of her husband. She is a fanatical Ohio State fan, mom to two amazing grown daughters and should be your go-to resource anytime you want to know the hot new restaurants and best social activities in Columbus.  

Education and Certifications

The Ohio State University – B.A. in Journalism; Advertising and PR major 

Professional and Civic Affiliation

Bizwomen Mentoring Monday Mentor – February 2023 & 2024 

The Entrepreneurial Institute (TEI) Columbus Panelist – March 2023

The Cohesion Foundation – Marketing Strategy Volunteer – April 2022-2024 

Out of Darkness Columbus Board Member – August 2017 – 2022

Keynote Speaker 

Immeasurably More Conference – October 2020 

Unhinged Conference – February 2020

Amplify Women’s Conference – May 2018 

Curated Conversations – March 2018 

Fearless Women Conference – September 2017