Patrice Willoughby was always destined for service.
Born in Ohio, her parents were heavily involved in politics and social justice. They were members of the NAACP, active members of their church and would often work on behalf of political candidates.
“We always did things for people who were less fortunate than we were,” Willoughby told The Hill in a recent interview. “They always taught me that it's your responsibility in society to extend a hand and to ...