pattern foundation
| Funding | Apprenticeship |
| Formation | Belonging |
*501c3 Status Pending*
Vision & values
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Truth
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Formation
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Vision
mission
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We envision a generation of thriving, whole-hearted and healthy emerging leaders formed in wisdom, rooted in high-trust relationships and emboldened to create a flourishing world.
mission
mission
mission
To provide funding, apprenticeship, formation, and belonging, to financially underserved and high potential emerging leaders.
Leadership TEAM
Darcy Carter
Darcy Carter
Darcy Carter
Director
ryan Corry
Darcy Carter
Darcy Carter
Director
ryan edson
Darcy Carter
Andrew gauer
Secretary
Andrew gauer
Charlie lovell
Andrew gauer
Treasurer
Charlie lovell
Charlie lovell
Charlie lovell
Director
Bekah mcdonald
Charlie lovell
Charlie lovell
Founder, Director
brad mcdonald
brad mcdonald
brad mcdonald
Founder, Chairman
PARTNERSHIPS
Pattern Fellowship
Pattern Fellowship provides funding, apprenticeship, formation, and belonging, to financially underserved and high potential emerging leaders in intense and intentional environments through a 9-month learning experience.
We accomplish this in partnership with Grand Canyon University - Colangelo College of Business by serving a cohort of students.
mentorship & Donor Development
Pattern Foundation invests in the formation of college students through committee leadership, donor development, and direct relational contact work walking alongside emerging leaders as they discover their unique identity and vocation.
We accomplish this work in partnership with Taylor and Janelle Jessup as they serve the Young Life at Arizona State University Downtown Campus.
alumni Society
derek criddle
derek criddle
derek criddle
Inaugural Class | 2026
Taylor Howell
derek criddle
derek criddle
Inaugural Class | 2026
gabby kramer
derek criddle
gabby kramer
Inaugural Class | 2026
Mason Lytle
Cadence Nicoletti
gabby kramer
Inaugural Class | 2026
Cadence Nicoletti
Cadence Nicoletti
Cadence Nicoletti
Inaugural Class | 2026
INQUIRE
Cadence Nicoletti
Cadence Nicoletti
Applications for the 2026-2027 Pattern Fellowship are open until 10/02/2026. All applicants must be actively enrolled in Grand Canyon University Calangelo College of Business.