Meet Our Team
Patricia Ruane
Director of Development
Patricia leads Dumbarton Arts & Education’s development efforts, which includes conducting grant research, grant writing and reporting, and cultivating relationships with organizational and individual donors. She has eight years of experience in PreK-12 education with nonprofits and as a consultant, and she has worked closely with large urban districts around the country to meaningfully improve student outcomes. She previously worked for the U.S. Department of Justice. Patricia earned her B.A. from the College of William and Mary and serves as a volunteer with Reading Partners, a national nonprofit that offers individualized reading support to children between kindergarten and fourth grade.