Patrick Maher

Experience: Patrick is a systems-oriented leader with a background in operations, digital services, and government contracting. At EQ, he leads internal operations and supports clients across sectors with strategy execution, process design, and implementation. He brings deep experience working in regulated environments, including digital health and public procurement, and is known for helping teams align around practical tools and scalable systems.

Before co-founding EQ, Patrick served as Director of Operations for UCSF’s Eureka Digital Research Platform, overseeing product development, clinical partnerships, and infrastructure to support large-scale behavioral health studies. He also brings past experience in startups, city government, and healthcare delivery — all of which inform his ability to translate between strategy, technology, and execution.

Education: B.S., Exercise Biology – University of California, Davis

Skills: Operations design & process improvement; Government procurement & public contracting; Digital health & HIPAA-compliant data systems; Cross-functional implementation; Technology strategy & internal infrastructure; Project management & facilitation.

How I find Equilibrium: Exploring the outdoors with my wife and kids. And taking part of the day to hit the mountains in some way: snowboarding, biking, hiking, walking the dog, or just wandering.

Connect with me: patrick@eqcollab.org