Patriva Mack

Patriva Mack is an Adjunct Professor at St. Petersburg College (Seminole Campus), teaching The College Experience course (SLS 1101). She holds a Master’s Degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s in Human Resources Administration from Saint Leo College. With 26 years of U.S. Air Force service, she transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding Macknificent Imports Galleria, Inc., before joining academia.

• Education:
• Bachelor’s: Human Resources Administration (Saint Leo College)
• Master’s: Systems Management (University of Southern California)

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student responsibility, effective communication, and critical thinking. She transitioned from face-to-face to online instruction but maintains active engagement through calls and emails. Personal interests include traveling, people-watching, and exploring family history.