Dr. Patrick currently serves as Adjunct Teaching Assistant Professor for the UNC Department of Public Policy. He served as Associate Professor, Head of Voice & Speech in the UNC Department of Dramatic Art, 2011-2018.

As the Director of Private Sector Consulting for Miller Communication Consulting, Dr. Patrick specializes in group-form, company-wide workshops that help speakers and colleagues become more collaborative, accessible, relatable, and compelling.

Dr. Patrick consults for AmLaw200 law firms, international architectural firms, financial services firms and sits on the board of the UNC Conflict Management Initiative.