Patrick Herron
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| Name | Patrick D. Herron |
| Chapter | Alpha Epsilon West Chester University |
| Date Inducted | 1993 |
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| Birthdate | April 26, 1974 |
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| Awards | CSK (AE) |
Patrick Herron (born 26 April 1974) is an Alumnus of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He is currently serving as Vice President of Membership Development, a position he has held since 2004.
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Early Fraternity Life and Career
Patrick was inducted as a Brother on May 1, 1993 as a member of his chapter's Iota Pledge Class. His Big Brother is Kelly Lill (nee Landfried). He had enrolled as a History major at WCU in the Fall 1992. He later changed his major to Special Education in the summer of 1993.
Collegiate Years at Alpha Epsilon Chapter
As a member of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter, Patrick was elected to the positions of Initiate Advisor (Fall '94), Alumni Historian (Fall '95) and Chapter President (Spring '96 - Fall '96). Appointed Chairperson of the Philanthropy Committee and Founder's Day Banquet Committee in 1995 and 1996. Patrick was voted Most Dedicated Brother in 1995 and 1996 and awarded a Chapter Service Key in 1996 for his service to the Brothers of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter. Patrick served as Chapter Delegate at the 1996 Grand Chapter Conference.
In addition to his involvement with Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity, Patrick was an Editor of the Serpentine, West Chester University's Collegiate Yearbook; Manager for the The Quad, Collegiate Newspaper; member of the WCU Media Advisory Board; Resident Advisor for Killinger Hall; member of the University Appeals Board; member of the Sykes Student Union Board of Governors; President and National delegate for Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society; and elected to 1995 WCU Homecoming Court. He also volunteered with WCU's Adapted Physical Education program for children with disabilities; Chester County AIDS Support Services and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. While in college, Patrick worked for several non-profit agencies including HELP Counseling, Inc.; Brian's House; and the National M.S. Society.
Alumni Years to Present
During his last year at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Patrick initiated expansion efforts at Drexel University, which led to the founding of the Gamma Xi Chapter in 1997. He served as Alumni Advisor for the Alpha Epsilon Chapter from 1997-1999 and was awarded the Outsanding Alumnus Award in 1997, 1998 and 1999. In 1998, Patrick worked with fellow alumni to re-organize the Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter. He served as Treasurer (1998) and as Chapter President (1999). In 2000, Patrick joined the National Alumni Association. In 2004, he was elected to National Council as Vice President of Membership Development and is currently serving his third term. Patrick is also a member of the New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter and the Phi Sigma Pi Foundation.
National Involvement
- National Membership Development Committee (1995-1996)
- Founder, Gamma Xi Chapter (February 3, 1997)
- National Alumni Development Committee (1996-1998)
- Invited Presenter, 1997 National Convention, "The ABC's of Alumni Communication"
- Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter (1998-2000)
- National Alumni Association (2000-present)
- Vice President of Membership Development, National Council (2004-present)
- New York Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter (2005-present)
- Phi Sigma Pi Foundation (2005-present)
Bigs and Littles
- Waye Family Tree: Nancy Reeves (nee Waye), Alumna
- Big Brother: Kelly Lill (nee Landfried), Alumna
- Little Brother: Ann Yereance, Alumna
- Little Brother: Michael Hook, Alumnus
- Little Brother: Suzanne Erikkson (nee Torelli), Alumna of Gamma Pi Chapter
Professional
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
- Associate in the Department of Family and Social Medicine
- Assistant Director for Introduction to Clinical Medicine program
- Assistant Director for the Ruth L. Gottesman Clinical Skills Center
- Association for Fraternity Advisors, Member (2006-present)
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, Member (2001-present)
Academic Background
- Cardinal O'Hara High School Class of 1992
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania Class of 1996, Bachelor's of Science in Special Education
- Temple University, graduate work in the field of Educational Psychology (no degree)
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Class of 2004, Master's of Bioethics
- Columbia University, pre-medical post-baccalaureate program (no degree)
Publications/Abstracts
Cohen, MJM., Jasser, SJ, Herron, PD, Margolis, C, "Ethical Perspectives: Opioid treatment of chronic pain in the context of addiction," Clinical Journal of Pain 18:4 (Suppl.) S99-107, 2002
Herron, PD High School Bioethics Project - Clinical Briefs, Center for Bioethics and Department of Medical Ethics, University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine (2003).
Lane, JL, Jerpbak, CM, Herron, PD, Rattner, SR, “Beginning at the End.” Academic Medicine 2004; 79:S67-69
Lane, JL, Jerpbak, CM, Herron, PD: "An Innovative First Year Communication Curriculum: Developing Skills, Identifying and Remediating Deficits Early in Medical Education,” 2005 Pediatric Academic Societies’ Meeting, Washington D.C., May 15, 2005
Herron, PD Essentials - AFA Newsletter, "Promoting Alumni Volunteerism" July 2008
| Vice President of Membership Development | ||
| Preceded By Brian Beedenbender, Beta Rho |
Term 2004-Present |
Succeeded By Incumbent |
