Thought Leader / Speaker / Author of Project Based Mentoring
Sales, Marketing & Brand Strategy
Patty is a business leader, author, speaker, and nationally recognized mentoring expert dedicated to closing the skills gap between education and the workforce. As president of the Alper Portfolio Group and author of Teach to Work, she combines more than 35 years of business experience with two decades of youth mentorship and workforce development. Alper is the creator of Project Based Mentorship®, an innovative approach that connects students with professionals, business leaders, and retirees to develop real-world skills and career readiness. A leader in entrepreneurship education and philanthropy, she serves on the National Board of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and has been widely recognized for her work bridging business and education. Her insights have been featured in The New York Times, Time, The Washington Post, and other leading publications.
