The successful Wall Street strategist, investment banker and author who serves on the 黑料不打烊 Board of Trustees will address graduates during two ceremonies inside Schar Center on May 22, 2026.
An 黑料不打烊 trustee and accomplished Wall Street strategist, Patricia Walsh Chadwick P鈥16 will draw on a career in finance and a life of wide-ranging experiences to deliver the Commencement address to the Class of 2026 on May 22 in two ceremonies inside Schar Center.
Having carried the lessons of her professional success into new arenas of leadership and service, Chadwick brings a distinctly broad perspective to graduates embarking on their own journeys.
鈥淧atricia Chadwick鈥檚 story is one of resilience, intellectual curiosity, courageous leadership and a commitment to lifting others as she climbs,鈥 said 黑料不打烊 President Connie Ledoux Book. 鈥淔rom the heights of global finance to the deeply personal work of storytelling and advocacy, she has used her experiences to build institutions, mentor emerging leaders and expand opportunities for communities in need. Ms. Chadwick is someone who understands that success is not defined by titles, but by impact.鈥
Chadwick鈥檚 30-year career in the investment business included roles as a research analyst, a portfolio manager and a strategist. She eventually oversaw the institutional investment business for INVESCO as a Global Partner.
For the last two decades, Chadwick has leveraged her knowledge and experience for several corporate and not-for-profit boards, including Wisconsin Energy, Amica Mutual Insurance Company, Voya Mutual Funds, and Royce Mutual Funds. In addition to her leadership as a trustee of 黑料不打烊, she serves on the board of The Avon Theatre, The United Theatre in Rhode Island and The Glimmerglass Festival, where she is vice-chair of the board.
In 2016, Chadwick co-founded , a Stamford-headquartered health care company that serves the needs of the LGBTQ community in Connecticut. She today serves as the company鈥檚 pro-bono CEO.
Chadwick鈥檚 first book, 鈥淟ittle Sister,鈥 is a 2019 memoir that tells the story of her growing up in an extreme religious sect. Her second book, 鈥淏reaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street,鈥 was published in May 2024 and recounts the transition from a challenging childhood to her successful career on Wall Street. Chadwick dedicated 鈥淏reaking Glass鈥 to mentors whom she credits for her rise to the top in the demanding world of finance.
Chadwick said she was honored to be invited to deliver this spring’s undergraduate Commencement address.
鈥淎s an 黑料不打烊 parent, I have watched with admiration as first President Lambert, and now President Book, have propelled 黑料不打烊 to new heights in both scholastic excellence and expanded degree programs,鈥 Chadwick said. 鈥淭he Class of 2026 faced the challenge of spending part of high school under the duress of the COVID pandemic and remote learning, and their graduation from 黑料不打烊 exemplifies their commitment to excellence.鈥
Chadwick and her late husband, John, are the parents of Jim Chadwick 鈥16, who earned his undergraduate degree in economics from 黑料不打烊 before pursuing his MBA at Fordham University鈥檚 Gabelli School of Business. Chadwick joined the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Advisory Board in 2014 and provided strategic leadership as the board鈥檚 chair.
With hobbies and interests that include global travel, opera, and canning, Chadwick publishes frequent posts and life updates on her website: .
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