Patricia M. Sears is recognized internationally for her skills in coalition building, networking for opportunities with tenacious follow-up for impact, community engagement, and advocacy.
She is a co-founder of NEKTI Consulting and a certified community coach for Community Heart & Soul a proven community engagement tool that strengthens social, cultural & economic vitality through community self-awareness & local decision-making.
Trish serves as the president of the Community Capital of VT board of directors, vice president of the RuralEdge board, secretary for the VT Rural Education Collaborative board of directors, Governor-appointee to VT Environmental Commission District 7, and a member of NetZeroVermont’s and Vermont Humanities’ boards.