Background
Patterson, Benjamin Josiah was born on October 20, 1949 in Askenish, Hanover, Jamaica. Came to the United States, 1970. Son of Leonard and Aldith Patterson.
Patterson, Benjamin Josiah was born on October 20, 1949 in Askenish, Hanover, Jamaica. Came to the United States, 1970. Son of Leonard and Aldith Patterson.
Bachelor, U Detroit, 1974. Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, U Detroit, 1975. Doctor of Public Administration, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1982.
Doctor of Divinity, Virginia Seminary and College, Lynchburg, 1992. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Tennessee School Religion, Detroit, 1994.
Hospital administrator, Bellevue Hosp/Kenneth Royes Center, from 1976;
with, Ministry of Health, Kingston, Jamaica
inspector, Department Correctional Superior vena cava syndrome, Ministry of Justice, Kingston, to 1985;
head policy advisory and liaison, United States Agency for International Development/Government of Jamaica Ministry Youth and Communication Development, Kingston, 1986-1988;
professor physiological psychology and health services administration, Audrey Cohen College, New York City, since 1988. Adjunct lecturer Florida Intrnat. U., Miami, Florida, 1980-1982.
Faculty Miami Dade Community College, 1981-1982.
Senior pastor Union Congregational Church of United Church of Christ, New York City. Member American Psychological Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American Society for Public Administration.
Children: Christopher, Elizabeth.