Deputy Assistant to the President for the White House Domestic Policy Council

Kylie Patterson is an accomplished programs director, consultant, writer, researcher and public policy leader with expertise in economic, small business and workforce development. Her commitment to economic equity and drive led to previous appointments as Chief Opportunity & Inclusion Officer at CHIPS for America and Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, where she researched and drafted legislation to support Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), women, veterans, those with disabilities and those in underserved and rural areas. Prior to her appointment to the U.S. House of Representatives, Kylie served as Professional Staff Member for the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Kylie also served as the inaugural Director of Economic Inclusion at Johns Hopkins University and Health System where she led HopkinsLocal, BLocal and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. During her tenure, Johns Hopkins increased its local and minority spend by more than $500 million; hired over 2,000 Baltimore residents (many with criminal records) and trained over 400 small business owners.

Her background includes writing for general and expert audiences, conducting quantitative and qualitative research, managing staff and programs, facilitating discussions and securing grants. Author or co-author of over 15 articles on racial wealth inequality, policy, financial literacy, small business development and anchor strategies.

Kylie graduated magna cum laude from Temple University, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in African American Studies and Political Science, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, and was selected as a Harry S. Truman Scholar from Pennsylvania. She holds a master’s degree in public policy (MPP) from the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities.