Carol Patterson has worked in the nonprofit world for over 20 years and is currently serving as the CEO for Shepherd's Gate. She considers it a privilege to share with people all over the Bay Area how God is working through Shepherd’s Gate to restore women and children whose lives have been shattered by abuse and addiction.
Carol was a senior executive at Cityteam corporate headquarters in San Jose for over 17 years, focused on homelessness and addiction. Her expertise in nonprofit ministry, finance, and operations positioned her to be a visionary leader.
However, it is Carol’s tremendous passion for homeless and abused women and children in the Bay Area that is her most important asset. She is deeply committed to Christ and helping more women break the cycles of homelessness, abuse, and addiction.