Leigh Patton

Now in her sixth year as our Community Achieves Site Manager, Leigh draws on nearly three decades’ experience in partnerships, advocacy, nonprofits, marketing, event management, and public relations. She greatly enjoys activating her extensive network to promote equity in access to social, cultural and educational opportunities. A native Tennessean, Leigh is a graduate of the Alabama School of Fine Arts and the University of Evansville, and studied at Belmont’s graduate English program. Leigh has lived in Inglewood for 20 years.

“My work at Inglewood Elementary is not just a job – it has become a lifestyle for me and my family. I am honored and delighted to help connect our school with the abundant resources in our beautiful, diverse community.”