Pat Kelsaw, LTC Training Associate PDF Print E-mail
(Rock Hill, SC) A California native, Pat Kelsaw earned a BA in communications and a teaching credential from the University of California, Davis. As an elementary school teacher, Pat taught in the Rio Linda (Sacramento area) and Los Angeles Unified School District for five years. Being a passionate advocate for youth, families and communities inspired Pat to return to school to obtain a Masters in Social Welfare from U.C. Berkeley. Working in the field of maternal and child health for over 25 years, Pat received numerous commendations for her work in social/human services and community health; addressing issues of ethnic health disparities and African American infant mortality. As a grant writer and former program officer, Pat has garnered over $2 million in funds for community health initiatives and programs aimed to reduce infant mortality and teen pregnancy. Prior to joining the LTC staff, Pat worked as a trainer for the California Adolescent Family Life Program, the California Women’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Dependencies, in addition to facilitating numerous strategic planning meetings and staff retreats. To fortify her love for teaching, she works as an adjunct instructor for several local colleges in North and South Carolina.