Blog 131: Meet Patricia Albritton

By Vernon M. Herron

     There are many good people in the world doing great things for the common good; Patricia Albritton is one of those persons. She serves as the Chair of The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee which works to foster relationships and to improve human relations in the communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.    So today, I want you to meet Pat and include her in your circle of friends.

     Patricia A. Albritton was born and raised in Washington, D.C, and currently resides in Charlotte, NC.  She attended The George Washington University and completed her studies for a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Patricia is a certified Product Manager specializing in business operations and development.  Patricia received the Wells Fargo Bank award for service manager of the year.
     She has organized and led business and educational training mission trips in South Africa and Jamaica.  She completed additional mission work in the United Kingdom, the Hawaiian Islands, and throughout the continental United States.
     Pat Albritton is a consistent supporter of programs promoting education, diversity, harmony, and social justice.  She works extensively with neighborhood associations, women’s groups, seniors, and K-12 school children. She participates as a teacher, project manager, coordinator, planner, tutor, mentor, and adviser.   She composes and delivers financial literacy programs to K-12 students and is a financial literacy consultant for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. She is a graduate of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Citizens Academy. 
     For the past twelve years, Patricia has been a dedicated member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.  Patricia’s service and mission work include serving as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, vacation bible school coordinator, security volunteer, women’s retreat coordinator, women’s ministry secretary, volunteer ministry secretary, and stage manager for audio, visual, and lighting.  She is the project manager for the upcoming National Baptist Convention/USA, Inc. to be hosted in Charlotte, NC September 2-6, 2013.