Biography

Patrick Hope and Family Patrick lives with his wife Kristen and their three daughters in the Buckingham community of Arlington. They have lived in the Buckingham neighborhood since the year 2000. He is the Director of Legislative Policy at the American College of Cardiology and an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Patrick received his J.D., Columbus School of Law, Catholic University, 2001; M.A., Catholic University, 1996; B.A., St. Mary's University, 1993.

Patrick belongs to numerous organizations and causes: Arlington County Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, The ARC of Northern Virginia, CPAAS, NAMI-Arlington, NAMI-Northern Virginia, Friends of Clarendon House, SAARA-Arlington, Equality Virginia, Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance

Community Service

  • Buckingham Community Civic Association, President, 2003-
  • Arlington County Civic Federation, Delegate, 2003-
  • Arlington County’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, Co-chair of Implementation Task Force, 2008-
  • Arlington County Community Services Board, Chair, 2005-2008; Member 2003-
  • Chair, Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Committee, 2003-2005
  • Arlington County Commission on Aging, Commissioner, 2002-2007
  • Chair, Legislative Committee, 2002-2007
  • Arlington County Community Development Citizens Advisory Commission, Alternate Commissioner
  • Arlington County Citizens Corp Council, Member
  • Arlington Recovery and Empowerment Center, Board Member, 2008-
  • Arlington County Special Olympics, Coach, 2001-
  • Arlington County Bar Association, Member, 2001–
    Chair, Legislative Committee
  • Arlington County Committee of 100, Board of Directors, 2007-
    Chair, Programs Committee, 2008-
  • Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center, Chairman, 2008-; Member, 2005-
  • Hope for Kids, Founder and President – Arlington-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing toys to homeless and disadvantaged children throughout the DC-area.
  • Arlington County Democratic Party, Buckingham Precinct Captain, 2002-2007; Central Precinct Chair, 2008-

Awards and Recognitions

  • Arlington County Civic Federation’s Civic Hero Award – 2005
  • James B. Hunter, III Community Hero Recognition - 2007
  • Virginia Association of Community Services Boards (VACSB) Joseph V. Gartlan Award – 2007
  • Special Olympics-VA Gold Medalist All-Around Competition - 2007
  • NAMI-Arlington Recognition Award - 2008
  • ARC of Northern Virginia Russell Garth "You Are the Change" Award - 2008

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