NEW YORK, USA // Ro Patrick is a Senior Vice President, Managing Director for the Ad Council, the national nonprofit that mobilizes the energy and talents of the communications industry to make a measurable impact on the most critical social issues of today. She leads the development, implementation and evaluation of national public service campaigns at the Ad Council, particularly on critical efforts to reduce gun violence and address the overdose crisis.

With over two decades of campaign development experience, Ro has a proven ability in evolving campaign models and building coalitions to drive innovation and bold changes on America’s most pressing needs.

Prior to joining the Ad Council, Ro held senior client services roles at advertising agencies FCB and Ogilvy.  She has a M.S. from Columbia University and a B.S. from New York University.  

A native of Hong Kong and a long-time New Yorker, she currently resides in Savannah, Georgia.