Misty Patterson

Misty is a young professional in the Emergency Management field. Her background includes experience in the nonprofit sector as a graduate fellow, a response analyst in the private sector within transportation, and a disaster specialist for the American Red Cross. Misty is a NYC native and was inspired to obtain her M.P.A in Emergency and Disaster Management from Metropolitan College after experiencing Hurricane Sandy and understanding the infrastructural and monetary devastation to her city.

My favorite quote: “Normality is a paved road; it’s comfortable to walk but no flowers grow on it.” - Vincent Van Gogh

Where I find inspiration: I find inspiration in problems; I am a person who wants to find solutions and efficiencies.

At the top of my bucket list: Creating a year-round sustainable garden, I love growing my own food and keeping a cut garden of flowers in the spring and summer.

The words or phrases I most overuse: Phenomenal and excellent.

One thing most people don’t know about me: I am classically trained on the oboe and played the saxophone (alto & tenor) for 10 years!