Patrick Freeland serves as the Director of Growth & Partnerships at the Forum for Youth Investment, bringing more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, organizational development, quality improvement, and youth-serving systems. Throughout his career, he has held leadership, management, and consulting roles, overseeing complex initiatives, strengthening organizational operations, developing strategic partnerships, and advancing positive outcomes for young people and communities. Patrick holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, bringing a strong foundation in human development, mental health, and organizational leadership to his work. In his current role, he focuses on expanding the Forum’s partnerships, developing new business opportunities, and connecting organizations with strategies and solutions that strengthen youth-serving programs and systems.
Patrick’s professional and volunteer contributions extend nationally and internationally. He serves as an accreditation Lead Endorser and Peer Reviewer, supporting organizational excellence and quality improvement through his work with Social Current and the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda (NAB) across out-of-school time (OST), early childhood education (ECE), and child and youth development (CYD) programs. He also serves on the Health & Safety Advisory Council of the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS), helping advance safe, positive, and developmentally supportive experiences for young athletes.
Passionate about the power of sports-based youth development, Patrick has volunteered with the Soccer Association of Boca Raton (SABR) since 2014, serving in leadership and coaching roles that include Board Member, Director of Girls’ Soccer, Division Representative, and youth coach. Holding a National Youth License from U.S. Soccer, he continues to share his love for the beautiful game by coaching and mentoring young athletes, helping them build confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and discover lessons that extend well beyond the field.