Our Approach

TPF Fellows Kellie Alexander, Rachel Hettinger, Connor LaGrange, and Michael Zimmerman Zoomed with Debra Jacobs to discuss how they see The Five Cs come alive. Each of the four Fellows brings unique perspectives and tremendous stories of real life Caring, Connecting, Collaborating, Contributing, and Creating.

(August 2022; total time: 22.5 minutes)

President/CEO Debra Jacobs and TPF Fellows, John Ferguson, Connor LaGrange, and Michael Zimmerman discuss one of The Patterson Foundation’s concepts—CLSES: Connecting, Learning, Sharing, Evolving, and Strengthening.

(December 2021; total time: 26 minutes)

President/CEO Debra Jacobs and TPF Fellows, Hannah Saeger Karnei, Abby Rolland, and John Ferguson discuss how The Patterson Foundation capitalizes on methods to refocus efforts toward lasting impact through its Opportunities for Impact.

(January 2021; total time: 16 minutes)