Patricia L Fisher (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Hospitality & Business Department of Business Providence
Biography
Patricia Fisher is currently one of the lead faculty in the Fashion Merchandising and Retailing Program. She focuses heavily on hands-on learning projects in all her classes and connects with industry regularly to keep course content relevant. Prior to teaching full-time she served as the Department Chair of Marketing for 11 years. In addition to her teaching role, Fisher serves on University Faculty Council, advises the Retail Preparedness Association, and mentors freshmen commuter students.
Patricia has 15 years of retail merchandise management experience in both large and small retail environments. She has 30 years of higher education experience in teaching and leadership.
Education
MBA, Johnson & Wales University
Business Administration
BS, Johnson & Wales University
Retail Management
National Retail Federation
University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo, “Forage Certifications in the Fashion Merchandising and Retailing Program,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. (February, 2025).
JWU University Scholarship and Best Practices EXPO, “”Expanding Experiential Learning in the Classroom: Forage Virtual Experience Program”,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (April 13, 2023).