Neal Patterson
NEAL PATTERSON
Affiliate Consultant
Neal Patterson collaborates with Art & Science Group as an Affiliate Consultant, contributing expertise in quantitative research, data analysis, and institutional research presentation development. His work focuses on survey testing, competition analysis, data interpretation, and the development of research materials tailored to the specific needs of college and universities.
During his time as a Research Associate at Art & Science Group, Neal played an important role compiling and interpreting data for institutional research projects and presentations. He also maintained and curated the firm’s numerous databases, which catalog decades of analytical material. In additional, Neal contributed to Art & Science Group’s studentPOLL research, which examines the evolving opinions of college-bound high school students and the shifting climate that shapes those perspectives.
Neal first joined the firm in 2018 following a career in public relations, financial communications, and freelance writing. His background in research, writing, and analytical storytelling helped shape his approach to quantitative research analysis.
Prior to joining the firm, Neal spent over a decade writing about food and pop culture. He’s co-authored three books on Maryland cuisine and a collection of short stories.
Education
B.A. English, University of Baltimore