After many years of frequent moves with the military, Lea and Doug Fitzpatrick settled in Charlotte in May 2020. Hailing from tight-knit communities in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, they were eager to immerse themselves in their new city. Their shared passion for service—Doug’s rooted in his career as a Navy pilot and Lea’s in her career in philanthropic fundraising—made Social Venture Partners the perfect fit for their goals.
SVP’s flexibility has allowed them to engage in various ways that suit their interests and schedules. Lea, who is now the Director of Giving at Charlotte Latin and serves as Treasurer on SVP’s Board, particularly enjoys her involvement with Spark Teams. Doug, who flies for FedEx and remains active with his Navy Reserve squadron, makes the most of SVP events to learn and build new connections.
The Fitzpatricks are loving their new life in Charlotte. As they settle into their home and explore the city with their two young children, Elle and Thomas, they stay busy with family activities. They also enjoy cheering on their beloved Green Bay Packers and navigating friendly rivalries during college football season between Lea’s alma mater, Wake Forest, and Doug’s, Navy.