Patty Skarlinsky is a loan officer for Thread Capital. She processes applications, assists on loans and manages inquiries and data for Thread Capital. Prior to joining the team, she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA for the NC Rural Center doing Latino Outreach.

She graduated from Florida International University in 2015 with a degree in international relations and political science. She also received a certificate in Latin American Studies and National Security Studies. After moving to North Carolina, Patty was accepted to North Carolina State University’s Masters of Public Administration Program. She began her MPA program in 2017 and will also be pursuing a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate. She plans to marry the two fields in her work at Thread Capital to better serve the Latino community of North Carolina.

Patty lives in Clayton with her boyfriend and two dogs. In her spare time, she likes to go on hikes with her dogs, discover a new café or brewery, and watch the latest superhero blockbuster or TV series.