For the last 15 years, Pat served as the Executive Director for Wellspring which is a substance abuse and mental health facility which provides residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient services. She served as the President of the Maine Association Substance Abuse Programs where she advocated for prevention, treatment and recovery services through policy changes and advocacy. She was selected to serve on the State of Maine Opiate Task Force as Co-Chair. She is also a member of the Bangor Area Recovery Network Board of Directors and serves on PCHC Club House Board of Directors.