Director
Patricia Harris – Manager – Social Impact, Best Buy
Within her time at Best Buy Patricia has overseen implementation and execution of Best Buy’s signature programs, Best Buy Teen Tech Centers, and Geek Squad Academy. In her current role, she manages the Best Buy Foundation’s Community Grants Program and leads Community Disaster Response for her team. Her additional experiences include successful employee engagement strategies with dollars for doers’ programs, sponsorships, as well as developing digital literacy trainings. Patricia also has experience with public and private partnership partners with partners such as the White House ConnectHome initiative, an initiative to bring high-speed Internet to low-income households with school-aged children in HUD-assisted housing.
Patricia earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development from DePaul University. She is a socially responsible individual committed to promoting philanthropic, community, and diversity initiatives, as well as advocating for human equality.