Patrick McGrath

Patrick McGrath is the Founder and Executive Director of the Hudson Valley Debate Union, a position held since September 2008, which promotes 'Oxford-style' debating in the Hudson Valley region. Additionally, Patrick serves as a Collections Representative for Eastern Account System, Inc. since November 2021 and previously worked as a Local Representative for Acosta Sales & Marketing from 2014 to December 2021, focusing on data collection and auditing for retail placements. Prior experience includes roles such as Trade Marketing Assistant for Empresas Carozzi S.A., Director of Media Relations for Morality in Media, Inc., and various positions in journalism and broadcasting. Patrick holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Iowa State University and has a diverse educational background in communication and media.