Patrick Morrison ’87

As a scholar athlete in high school and college, Mr. Morrison was offered the privilege to play in the National Football League for the New York Football Giants. This opportunity allowed him to play and learn from Four (4) Super Bowl winning coaches who has left a lasting impression on him that has lasted even to this day. Mr. Morrison’s time in the NFL was limited due to an unfortunate incident that left him permanently injured.

Today, Mr. Morrison has over twenty (20) years of health care experience. He was an End-of-Life Manager for Hospice companies, and a Drug and Alcohol case management specialist. Mr. Morrison’s health care experience concluded with positions as a mental health Social Worker at Temple University Health Center and field Supervisor for students. Mr. Morrison was the first Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Fox Chase Cancer Center, in Philadelphia Pa.

Currently, Mr. Morrison is a partner and Vice President of Special Projects with Groopview Inc., a telecommunications company out of Philadelphia, PA. Patrick’s other passions lay in the performing Arts, reading, Martial Arts, Youth Football Coaching, and an author. Current book releases include: “Before Common Ground, Living The American Dream”; “The Journey of an Immigrant Football Player”; and “Upon This Ground I Trod, The Journey Continues”. Mr. Patrick Morrison is a graduate of New Rochelle High School in New Rochelle NY. After graduation, he attended Southern Connecticut University where he earned his degree in Dramatic Arts and Corporate Communications. Mr. Morrison also holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Connecticut. Mr. Morrison currently lives in Chicago with his wife Desiree. He has three children, London, Langston, and Malkelm.