Patrick Lynch, Esq., MBA

Patrick is an attorney with an MBA who has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, government relations and corporate law. As Chief Executive Officer for the American Tinnitus Association, Patrick leads the United States' only national public charity entirely dedicated toward providing support education and funding research in the pursuit of treating tinnitus. Over 70MM Americans, including 30% of military veterans, are affected by tinnitus every day and the ATA exists to help them all by providing reliable information, resources and funding the research of tinnitus. Prior to his role as CEO with the ATA, he served as the Chief Development Officer for Global Empowerment Mission, spearheading all fundraising initiatives for the international disaster relief organization. He has demonstrable results in organizational leadership, public advocacy and fundraising. A native New Englander, he has lived on both coasts of the United States and worked professionally in both the northeast and southeast corners of the country.

Lynch is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, and has a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School and an MBA from Suffolk University Sawyer Business School. A two-time survivor of childhood cancer, he also serves as a motivational speaker. He has given an official TED Talk, which can be found on TED.com, has spoken at national conferences, and was recognized as a top national fundraiser by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Team in Training program. He is an engaged volunteer and advocate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the National Marrow Donor Program, and recently ran his first marathon to personally raise money and awareness for blood cancer. He is also an active alumnus to his Alma Mater, Providence College, where he served on the board for the Providence College National Alumni Association.