Patterson returns to the Red & White after serving as the assistant from 2015-18. In her first tenure at SHU, Patterson helped lead the women to seven NEC titles and five Coaching Staff of the Year honors.
Patterson served as cross country/track & field head coach at Manhattanville College from 2018-21, and 2014-15. During her two stints, the Valiants broke 47 school records and earned a second-place finish for the men's team in the 2021 Skyline Outdoor Track Championships, which was the highest accomplishment in program history.
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Prior to her time at Manhattanville, Patterson served as head coach at SUNY Maritime from 2013-2014 after serving as assistant the previous season. Her accomplishments with the Privateers included eight All-Skyline honors and one individual championship.