About

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For nearly 30 years, Dr. Fitzhugh has used personal life experiences and overcome challenges to inspire many to do the same. She is CEO of New Day Ministries, Inc. and Kingdom First Concepts. KFC is the media and brand marketing organization for Dr. Patty CARES, Dr. Patty LIVE, and Dr. Patty SPEAKS. Dr. Patty produced her own  weekly Internet television show and blog talk radio show, Managing Mid-Life and Morning Coffee with Dr. Patty.

“I’ve had a dual path across all lines of my professional career,” she said. “Even as a child, my life has always been about helping people. As an accountant, I work to develop effective leaders and in my vocation as a pastor I’m helping people to better their lives.”

Dr. Fitzhugh is a White Plains, New York native. Her faith-based outreach into the community includes serving as a grief  and  divorce coach for the Care programs associated with the Church Initiative organization, supporting domestic violence initiatives, and training to facilitate single parenting groups and aid those in crisis. She is also a Certified Divorce Coach and Certified Temperament Therapist.

A tireless activist and social change visionary, Dr. Fitzhugh serves as a leader within the community in churches and non-profit organizations. Her far-reaching vision includes spiritual pilgrimage with the Women of the Bible tour to the holy city of Jerusalem, Israel.

In 2016 Dr. Patty released her first book, The Move: Memoirs of a Mid-Life Marital Crisis. In 2023 she released 7 inspiration and motivational  journals. In 2025 she released her second book, When You Pray: A Guide to Intercessory Prayer Ministry.

This year marks 25 years of serving the Baltimore community and she had the esteemed honor to be nominated as one of Baltimores 25 Women to Watch and has been featured in the 2025 edition of Way to be magazine.