Patty Huber Morrissey – Director

Head of Social Innovation, Groupon

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Patty Huber Morrissey, Head of Social Innovation at Groupon, leads the philanthropic arm at Groupon since joining the company in May 2010. Harnessing the collective action platform, Patty developed the Groupon Grassroots initiative to turn deal seekers into do-gooders by tapping into the collective power of the group to respond to local community need. In addition to her work with Grassroots, Patty was appointed Chair of the Outreach Committee for the Illinois Governor’s Task Force on Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, as well as joining the advisory team for Impact Engine, a 12-week accelerator program that supports for-profit businesses making the world a better place. Patty has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from James Madison University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. Her hobbies include braving the elements during her year-round bike commute to work and spending time with her husband Brian and daughter Vivian Rose.