Patrick Sullivan has served on the Panel for Educational Policy since his appointment by Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer in June of 2007. He and his wife Dawn Zappetti have two sons who attend public school in District 2. He is the president of the board of directors of Class Size Matters, the non-profit advocacy organization. He has also served in various offices of his PTA and is currently a co-president. Professionally, Patrick is a marketing executive and Senior Vice President at Chartis, the international insurance company. He attended public schools in Westchester County and holds degrees in engineering from Cornell University and Stanford University.