Patty Skarlinsky is a program manager for Thread Capital.  She manages program development, evaluation, and an individual lending portfolio with the goal of executing Thread Capital’s strategy to fulfill its mission. 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 and will earn her MPA in 2021. 

Patty lives in Clayton with Jose and three dogs: Lucy, Roxy and Annie. 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 sci-fi TV series.