Tony Pattillo has more than 28 years of experience in Public Safety, Healthcare, and Government Affairs. He recently retired as the Operations Manager of 911 Services for Mecklenburg EMS Agency, North Carolina’s largest EMS system, to pursue a full-time career as a trainer, mentor, and instructor. Prior to becoming a trainer for Elevate, Tony worked as a paramedic for Baltimore City Fire Department. As a premier Keynote Commencement Speaker and leading authority on achievement, Tony energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skillfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of various motivational topics. Over the last 15 years, he has facilitated classes on leadership, new employee onboarding, conflict resolution, performance management, process improvement, change management, performance appraisals, team building, employee engagement, and customer service. He has been a consultant with major cities such as Philadelphia and Baltimore, aiding in designing promotion processes for leadership positions and serving as a subject matter expert assessor. As a trainer for GARE (Government Alliance for Race and Equity), and Mecklenburg County Government, he conducts workshops on diversity, inclusion, and racial equity. He was recognized as a trailblazer for leading efforts to form the first EMS Diversity Council in North Carolina, and his instrumental role in the development of a Racial Equity Action Plan adopted by Mecklenburg County Government in 2019.
Trainer & Executive Coach/Instructional Designer, Elevate USA Inc. (2019 – Present); COO, 2p. Paradigm of Possibilities Consulting (2018 – Present); Consultant, Balancing Life’s Issues (2019 – Present); Consultant, Government Alliance for Race and Equity (2018 – Present); Operations Manager, 911 Services Mecklenburg EMSA Agency (1994 – 2019)
A.A. in Emergency Medical Sciences, Baltimore City College; Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Safety, Institute of Healthcare Improvement; Honors Graduate, National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch; Nationally Registered Paramedic Certification; Project Management Certification, Central Piedmont Community College; B.A in Sociology
Tony received the National Star of Life Award from the American Ambulance Association in Washington D.C. for his achievements and leadership in public safety. This national award recognizes the nation’s top EMS professional for their above and beyond commitment to the community and the profession. He was the first active-duty member to receive the Distinguished Medal of Valor for using his conflict negotiation skills to disarm an individual who was threatening citizens with a high-powered assault weapon. He also received the Burnette Nobles Public Safety Award for his tireless efforts to introduce the EMS career field to under-resourced youth and create gender equality efforts in leadership positions in Public Safety. He is a member of The Employers Association where he successfully completed the Principles of Management and Leadership Trainer’s Program. He presently serves as a Community Auditor for the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill’s Post Graduate Course on Race, Class, Bias, Ethics, and System Change.
A passionate healthcare, leadership, and equality advocate, Tony keeps himself busy with volunteer work and interaction with his community.
Elevate BDG is a professional skills training, coaching, consulting, and workforce management company that makes your employees better. Our diverse roster of trainers, customized training topics, and remote training solutions ensure your staff, managers, and executives will reach their peak workforce potential.
Elevate BDG is a professional skills training, coaching, consulting, and workforce management company that makes your employees better. Our diverse roster of trainers, customized training topics, and remote training solutions ensure your staff, managers, and executives will reach their peak workforce potential.
