Dr. Patricia Collins career as a public servant has allowed her to work a variety of individuals and entities across the state of Michigan. As a resident of the Lansing area and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Dr. Collins has worked with Meals-on-Wheels, the Get-Out-the-Vote initiative, the homeless population and local high school students on effective oral communication. Dr. Collins works for the Michigan Department of Transportation and is an Adjunct Faculty member at Olivet College-Business Program. Dr. Collins earned her doctorate from Western Michigan University.