About Patrick

Name
Patrick L. Bravo

Age and Date of Birth
47 - April 30, 1977

Address
Newcastle Circle, Akron, Ohio 44313

Community
City of Akron, Ward 8, Precinct F

Campaign Phone
(330) 510-1509

Political Affiliation

Democrat

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) Justice Studies & Psychology, Kent State University

  • Master of Public Administration & Urban Studies (M.P.A.), University of Akron

  • Law Degree (Juris Doctorate), University of Akron School of Law

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), In-Progress, Coursework Completed at University of Akron

Current Employer & Position

  • Executive Director, Summit County Land Bank

Current Community Involvement

  • National Inventors Hall of Fame, Board Member (2023 - present)

  • Akron Zoo, Board Member (2022 - present)

  • Summit County Children Services, Trustee (2021 - present)

  • Ohio Land Bank Association, Board President (2018 - present)

  • Salvation Army, Advisory Board Member (2019 - present)

  • Summit County Democratic Party

Past Community Involvement

  • Home Builders Association of Portage & Summit Counties, Board Member (2022-2023)

  • Akron Public Schools, Board Member, Vice President, and President (Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2021)

  • Child Guidance & Family Solutions, Board Member & Chair (2012-2022)

  • Torchbearers, Class of 2012

  • Leadership Akron, Class 32

  • Akron Urban League, 90th Anniversary Gala Planning Committee

  • Summit County Children Services, Licensed Foster Parent

  • Summit DD Microenterprise Advisory Board, Board Member

  • ReWorks (formerly Summit Akron Solid Waste Management Authority)

  • Summit Trail & Greenway Advisory Board & Steering Committee

  • Summit of Sustainability Awards Committee

  • University Park Alliance Urban Development Committee

  • Summit County Economic Development Task Force

  • Summit County Young Democrats

  • Stonewall Democrats of Summit County

  • Summit County Progressive Democrats

Awards & Distinctions

  • Distinguished Alumni Award, Torchbearers, 2020

  • 30 for the Future, Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, 2013

  • Summit County Young Democrat of the Year, Summit County Democratic Party, 2012