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Patricia Henry has over 25 years of experience working in the business industry for General Motors, holding a variety of internal positions including supervision and acting-interim President of UAW Local 14. Patricia transferred her business experience into a classroom setting teaching adult learners in college. She was also a teacher in the Florida public school system and held positions at the secondary and postsecondary levels of education in three different states (Michigan, Ohio & Florida). She teaches courses online. This is by no means an exhaustive list of Patricia’s experiences.

While an adjunct instructor for Stautzenberger College, Toledo, Ohio, Patricia contributed to the development of a published textbook “Business Now” 1st edition, ISBN: 978-0-07-337728-5, www.mhhe.comLinks to an external site., McGraw-Hill. The college purchased the textbooks for approximately 1200 students.

Patricia was also a Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Toledo, functioning as the President of the Commission for five of the six-year term. She had the honor of being appointed to this position by former Mayor Jack Ford. Her responsibilities included rendering final arbitration on disputes for the City of Toledo’s employees and having a working knowledge of fundamental local and state laws in personnel management.

Patti’s educational experience includes;
• Associate Degree from University of Toledo Com Tech
• Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Toledo
• Master of Business Administration from Heidelberg College
• Doctorate from Walden University.

Patti has been a feature speaker on topics such as:

• “Being A Woman Is A Full Contact Sport” sponsored by the UAW Women’s Committee, Toledo Ohio.

• “Sexual Harassment In The Workplace” sponsored by the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Toledo Ohio.

• “Interviewing and Professionalism” at Keiser University in Jacksonville Florida.