Patrick Oetting

As Program Manager in Freedom in Practice, Patrick oversees a portfolio of grants that aim to bridge classical liberal theory and practice, empowering individuals to live life on their own terms. Patrick previously worked in a variety of roles at the Acton Institute where he advanced entrepreneurial solutions to poverty and built a vibrant community of leaders making the moral case for free enterprise. Patrick has written for a variety of outlets and has spoken on topics related to economic development and local/global aid. Patrick loves spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, and reading broadly.