Associate Director Spotlight – Tamela Patterson

Tamela Patterson is an Associate Director US Member Engagement at the Golden Key Headquarters here in Atlanta Georgia. Tamela will be responsible for grassroots membership communication and helping local Golden Key chapters drive awareness and launch events on campus. She oversees the US Northeast and Midlands region, which include universities located in states such as New York, Maine, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We were lucky to catch her in between her busy schedule to learn more about this staff member!
 
Where are you from/ where did you grow up?
Born in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Raised in Stone Mountain, GA
Where did you go to college?
Howard University
What did you study in school/ major in?
Physical Therapy
What are some of the things you were involved in, in college?
Student Government, Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority INC, Georgia Club, Allied Health Honor Society
What are your hobbies?
Music, Dancing, Journaling and Traveling
What is your favorite quote?
Everything Happens for a Reason
What is your favorite sport?
Basketball
What is your favorite movie, TV show, band/singer, and/or song?
Sparkle, VHI Soul, Lauryn Hill
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Whitney Houston
What is the #1 most played song on your iPod?
I love to Cha Cha- D.R.A.M.
What website or blog to you go to everyday?
Theybf.com
What is the best and worst gift you ever received?
Best-handmade cards
Worst-the orange Halloween candy
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
I love my name
What excites you the most about working at Golden Key?
Helping students maximize their full potential
*Fun Fact 
I’m a DJ and love vinyl records!
*Anything else we should know about you? 
I collect elephants and have one from every country I have visited as a flight attendant