Season 2, Episode 3: Melissa Patrick

In this empowering episode, join our host Victoria Barrett in a captivating conversation with Melissa Patrick, a retired US Army Colonel and a proud alumna of Mary Baldwin College's class of 1978. Spending the majority of her childhood in Staunton, Virginia, where her father served as a chemistry professor at Mary Baldwin, Melissa shares her journey as one of the first women to attend a ROTC class at the Virginia Military Institute. Delving into the evolution of cherished Mary Baldwin traditions like Apple Day, Melissa reflects on the changes since her time as a student. Tune in to hear Melissa's insights on transitioning from a distinguished career as a Military Intelligence officer to adapting her leadership style as the Deputy Commandant for VWIL upon her return to Mary Baldwin College, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of military service and women's education.