Patrick Rossol-Allison is Associate Vice President at Arizona State University, where he was instrumental in shaping and launching the Learning Enterprise which connects learning across all stages of life to opportunity, from universal pathways in K 12 into degrees to learning in early, mid, and executive career stages. Patrick leads strategic partnerships with foundations, corporations, governments, and global collaborators and oversees enterprise collaborations and planning across ASU’s 19 schools and colleges. He developed new learning solutions including the dual enrollment solution Accelerate ASU, the hybrid college ASU Local, and the AI-native learning platform ASU for Life.
Previously, as Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation, he led national investments to improve college completion directing major initiatives with partners including Harvard University and the Aspen Institute.
Earlier, he built and led the strategy and accreditation function at Johnson County Community College, one of the largest community colleges in the country. He launched national data and research initiatives in student success, finance, and workforce education, partnering with more than a quarter of U.S. community colleges.
Over the years, Patrick’s initiatives have secured support from organizations including the Gates Foundation, Ascendium, ECMC, the Charles Koch Foundation, the Rob Walton Foundation and various government agencies.
Born and raised in Germany, he has lived in Costa Rica, Canada, and the United States.