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Renee Patton

Former Global Director of Education and Healthcare

Global Industry Solutions Group

Renee Patton was the leader of Global Education and Healthcare at Cisco.  In this role, she was responsible for Cisco’s go-to-market strategy for these two industries and managed a team of education and healthcare consultants who help customers realize their visions through the logical placement of technology within schools, colleges, universities, and healthcare institutions.

She has over 25 years of business, management, sales, and marketing experience in both small start-up and large corporate environments, including Siemens. She ran her own marketing consulting firm for over seven years prior to joining Cisco full time.

Prior to moving into US Public Sector, Renee served as Worldwide Industry Marketing Education Lead within Cisco’s Corporate Marketing Organization where she was responsible for developing Cisco’s education messaging platform and driving Cisco’s position in the education market.  Prior to this role, she managed Cisco’s national E-rate Program and served as the lead for US Education Field Marketing.

While studying for her Master’s Degree in Education from Stanford, Renee began teaching high school English and French, coaching cross-country, and moderating the student yearbook and newspaper.  She then spent four years on the Los Gatos-Saratoga JUHS Board of Trustees and was responsible for managing policy and a $20M district budget.

She brings a clear perspective to addressing business issues and an in-depth understanding of the K-12 and Higher Education markets.  She is particularly interested in trends driving the massive shift in education delivery models, new educational approaches, and ways that technology can help to engage learners and prepare teachers.  Renee is a Lions' Club Member and is on the board  of the Los Gatos High School Alumni Association.  She holds a BA degree in English from Santa Clara University and an MA in Education from Stanford University.

 

Articles

August 23, 2021

HEALTHCARE

Celebrating Everyday Healthcare Heroes

2 min read

Thank you, healthcare providers, for your commitment to care. In the last 18 months, you reimagined healthcare and adapted to change. Cisco is with you, delivering a portfolio of solutions that securely connects providers, patients and staff – no matter where they are – to power inclusive care for all.

August 10, 2021

EDUCATION

Building bridges to the future of learning

3 min read

How can your educational organization prioritize investments in and prepare for the future of learning?

August 3, 2021

HEALTHCARE

Building bridges to the future of care

4 min read

How can your healthcare organization prioritize investments in and prepare your workforce for the future of care?

May 19, 2021

EDUCATION

Safe School Reopening with Hybrid Learning

2 min read

In unpredictable times, safe school reopening starts with hybrid, student-centric learning that can take place anytime and anywhere.

May 12, 2021

HEALTHCARE

National Nurses Week: In Praise of the Human Connection

2 min read

For National Nurses Week, we reflect on the personal impact of nurses in our lives and how we can collectively support them.

May 3, 2021

EDUCATION

Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating #EverydayHeroes

2 min read

Educators reacted to change and reimagined education. Join Cisco during Teacher Appreciation Week in thanking these #EverydayHeroes.

March 24, 2021

EDUCATION

Moving Forward: Higher Education and Hybrid Learning

1 min read

It's a critical decision. Will higher education leaders leverage the momentum and embrace hybrid learning moving forward?

March 30, 2021

EDUCATION

What is the Future of Education? #FutureVoices

3 min read

What does the future of education look like? Technology-enabled classrooms will be more flexible, collaborative, and creative.

January 13, 2021

HEALTHCARE

Healthcare Now – What’s Next

3 min read

What will healthcare look like in 2021? Let's discuss what's next in #HealthcareNow