Patrick Ervin serves as the Mississippi Center for Justice’s Civic Engagement and Government Project Manager. Patrick is a native of Greenville, Mississippi, and holds two degrees from Delta State University- a bachelor’s in journalism and a Master of Science in Community Development. Patrick has worked for a number of organizations over the past couple of decades, including the Delta Democrat Times, Delta Health Alliance, and ATH Solutions. In June 2014, he started Ervin Consulting, a sole proprietorship dedicated to helping local organizations improve their government contracting aspirations, organizing efforts, grant writing, and marketing capacities. Patrick, an Air Force veteran, is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.