Meet The Executive Director

Executive Director: Pat Janik
Pat Janik brings to the Center an extensive background in social services and teaching. Her academic background includes a Masters in Public Administration and professorships in dental hygiene. Most recently she was the Director of the Southwest Washington Agency on Aging. Prior to that, she was a program specialist on aging with the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington DC. She spent several years working with Catholic Charities and has lived in and worked with a great variety of communities and cultures.
"Working for the Macdonald Center and with the wonderful staff, volunteers, donors and community is an irreplaceable gift for me. The Center is a model of service to inner-city poor with exciting challenges for future growth. More than that, love and caring permeate the atmosphere. It is a joy to be part of it! I hope to share this special place and encourage more people to embrace our vision and future."


