Dr. Robert Patterson

President & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Robert Patterson brings over 30 years of professional experience in the fields of juvenile justice and child welfare. He began his career in 1994, spending more than 19 years providing regional and national leadership development to staff serving at-risk youth in juvenile justice programs. He also spent several years supervising child welfare programs. Robert earned his bachelor’s degree from Limestone College in 1994 and his master’s degree in Higher and Post-Secondary Education from Argosy University in 2014. He is a 2016 graduate of Leadership Tampa Bay and completed his Doctorate from Liberty University in 2025. Robert also serves as board member for the Florida Juvenile Justice Association (FJJA).