Patricia M. Bidwill
Board Chair
“In 2006, I was blessed to be asked by my parents to run the Foundation. They believed in the importance of quality education being accessible to all, and that remains at the heart of the Foundation today.
Through the work of the Foundation, I have been introduced to an amazing community of people whose selfless and generous actions focus on making life better for the good of the whole. They are the embodiment of the William James quote, ‘A man’s true wealth is the good he does in the world.’
As the Foundation grows and strengthens its leadership, I hope we continue to learn from others to broaden our views on the best ways to support, enrich, and empower our communities and the people within them.”
Patricia M. Bidwill has over thirty years of experience in financing, operating, owning, and selling small private businesses. In addition, she has public sector experience in designing and creating programs and legislative support for the small business sector. Patricia has served on many nonprofit Boards over the years including Arrupe College of Loyola University, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, The Civic Federation, Midtown-Metro Achievement Centers, and the Metro Advancement Council. She is also a past president of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago. Patricia received her B.S. from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and her M.B.A. from Columbia University. Patricia has been involved with the creation and management of the Bidwill Foundation since 2006, and has served as its Board Chair since 2022.
