Patricia Wilson Aden

Patricia Wilson Aden brings over three decades of experience as a senior executive in non-profit management to her position as President & CEO of The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, an arts advocacy organization representing over 400 organizations throughout the Philadelphia region. Prior to joining the Cultural Alliance, Aden served as President of The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. Previously, Aden led local, regional, and national non-profit organizations including positions as the President of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Executive Director of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, Director of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and President of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Aden specializes in organizations that preserve and celebrate cultural resources and has extensive experience in leading organizations through strategic change. 

Aden holds a BA in History from Spelman College and an MA in Historic Preservation Planning from Cornell University.