Dr. Carole Patrick: A Heart for the Vulnerable, A Vision for the Future

On this episode of Grateful by Lady Law, Mandy welcomes Dr. Carole Patrick, a distinguished community leader whose career embodies compassion, service, and strategic vision. With nearly two decades of friendship—beginning during Carole’s tenure as Dean of Buena Vista University in Council Bluffs and their work together on the Circle Theatre Board—Mandy reflects on the profound influence Carole has had on her life.Carole’s career is a testament to servant leadership. From championing vulnerable populations as Chief Development Officer at the Stephen Center to guiding the Visiting Nurse Association as its President and CEO, her work has consistently strengthened the fabric of the Omaha community.In this thoughtful and uplifting conversation, Mandy and Carole discuss leadership, mentorship, friendship, and the immense importance of meeting community needs with humility and heart. With academic credentials from Oxford University and a life spent lifting others, Carole exemplifies what it means to serve with purpose.