Patti Larchet

Sandburg High School's Patti Larchet headed to Champaign-Urbana following graduation in 2980. There she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Science and Nutrition. What followed was an exemplary career in the nutrition, health and wellness industry through which Patti achieved an impressive record of leadership, management, marketing and sale accomplishments that served her well as Jenny Craig's first female CEO. Over a 26-year career with Jenny Craig, Patti created significant growth in each position of increasing responsibility in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, France, and Switzerland. She earned the Nestle Nutritional Global CE Award in 2008. In 2011, she chose to retire from her role with Jenny Craig to spend more time raising her teenage son and pursuing a number of personal and professional goals. Currently, Patti serves on the Board of Massage Envy providing subject matter expertise. She also is Vice-Chair of the Board for the nonprofit Climate Action Campaign.