Patti Cleary is usually the first person you'll see when walking into the Center. Her responsibilities range from greeting/meeting students, to data management, to organizing financial nuts and bolts, to tackling the daily challenges of office management. Patti stays current with computer technology and customer technology. She defines her role as a part of the big picture of helping students, and representing the University at large. She's been with the Center since 1986, when it was known as TASk.

Patti has been a Maine resident her entire life, but that hasn't kept her from traveling the U.S. One frequent stop is Seattle to visit two of her four sons. Her dream trip is Ireland, a significant part of her heritage. Therefore, it's no secret that Patti is a major Notre Dame fan, and might be spotted wearing a Chicago Bears sweatshirt in the right season.  Philosophies: "My work is people-oriented #1, and it's a variety. Being a mother and the extensions of motherhood are the most important things to me. This job plays into it ... it's an extension of my life."