Patrick Young

Patrick Young, SHRM-CP, is an accomplished People and Culture Director at Issue One since August 2021, specializing in organizational policy development and employee engagement. Previously, Young served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University, where a strong emphasis on quality instruction was demonstrated through top course evaluations. Extensive experience includes leadership roles such as HR and Volunteer Program Director at Doorways Interfaith AIDS Housing and Services, where initiatives led to significant workplace recognition, and HR Manager for the City of Ferguson, noted for creating the city's first formal recruitment plan. An educational background includes a Master of Public Policy and Administration with a focus on Human Resources, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Political Science from Mississippi State University.