Patricia Mota

Patricia is the senior manager of network expansion and engagement at The Fund, where she leads our principal appreciation campaign and oversees initiatives that strengthen collaboration between principals and Local School Councils (LSCs). She uses storytelling, case studies, and data to highlight the solutions-driven work happening in Chicago’s schools every day.

A proud Chicago Public Schools alumna, parent, and first-generation college graduate, Patricia grew up in Pilsen and brings both personal experience and deep commitment to her work. She attended Kenyon College and began her career in education as a Fulbright ETA in Mexico. Patricia later taught elementary school through Teach For America and went on to earn a master’s in bilingual education from Southern Methodist University.

She currently serves on the LSC at Irma C. Ruiz, her childhood elementary school. Outside of work, Patricia enjoys going on little road trips with her husband and young son.