My name is Patrick McKelvey.

I live my life by a simple expression - “The world is not a place you live; it is a place you change.”

After working in education for over five years, I embarked on a new journey as the director of my local food pantry where I have helped distribute thousands of meals in my community. I am also proud to have been elected to the Mehlville School Board where I have increased wages for teachers, improved school safety, and expanded services for our students. Furthermore, I was appointed to the St. Louis County Public Transportation Commission and the Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) Governing Council. Finally, I proudly serve my alma mater on the boards of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) and the Truman School at the University of Missouri.