Patricia Q. Connolly is a governance advisor, board strategist, and Co-Founder of Connolly & Ludwig, based in the United States. She works with nonprofitboards to build the governance infrastructure that allows boards to lead — not just oversee.
Patricia developed the governance architecture framework, which addresses the foundational decisions that determine whether a board can be truly effective: how committees are structured, how meetings are designed, how agendas are built, and how information flows to the right people at the right time. When these elements are intentionally designed, boards make better decisions, engage more meaningfully, and fulfill their strategic role.
A BoardSource Certified Governance Consultant (CGC), Patricia previously served as Executive Director of Drexel University’s Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute and held senior roles at PNC Financial Corp and the Academy of Natural Sciences. She is recognized for her candid, practical approach to helping boards navigate complexity and change.
