Patti Tuomey, Ed.D, has a proven track record of success in education, healthcare, and cultural organizations. She excels in strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, and team building to effectively achieve organizational goals.

Patti served as President of Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, guiding the school’s strategic vision and securing essential financial resources. She also spearheaded the development and implementation of the CAP Pilot Program, a healthcare workforce development initiative. Prior to her role at Josephinum Academy, Patti served as President and CEO of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) , where she significantly grew the organization’s budget and launched impactful programs such as the PFF Care Center Network and Patient Registry.

Patti has taught management and marketing courses at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Northwestern University. She also held leadership positions at The Field Museum and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

ptuomey@thelamfoundation.org