Patricia Marcaida leads the Rochester Procurement Expansion Program (RPEP) at Rochester Area Community Foundation, an initiative that leverages the purchasing power of major regional employers to support local, small, and underutilized businesses. Her work focuses on inclusive economic development, supplier growth, and building resilient local supply chains.

With a global career spanning marketing, consulting, and regional leadership roles across Europe and the U.S., Patricia brings deep expertise in strategic partnerships, business development, and cross-sector collaboration. She has also played a key role in scaling a local, small, and underutilized business in Rochester, expanding its reach into government and higher education markets.

Patricia is passionate about advancing supplier development in climate solutions, particularly in renewable energy. She is also an active advocate for water protection and biodiversity, integrating sustainability into both her professional work, private life, and community engagement. A multilingual global citizen, she holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.