Patterson, a current stay-at-home mom, spends much of her time volunteering in the Oconee County School System. She is on the Board of Bethel Haven, a non-profit Christian Counseling Agency in the Athens area, volunteers with the Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, and serves in her Church.  Patterson is a former Preschool Director.  She is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Georgia and served as a Program Chair for the organization in 2015.  She is passionate about people and loves to serve!