Patrice Lovato is an art advisor based in San Francisco. Prior to founding her own art advising firm in 2000, Ms. Lovato worked in New York, London, and San Francisco advising both corporations and individuals in the development of art programs and the acquisition of works of art for their collections. She is an active member of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and as president of the Contemporary Extension auxiliary, sits on the museum's board of trustees. Ms. Lovato grew up in Piedmont, California and studied ballet with the San Francisco Ballet School and the School of American Ballet in New York. She holds a BA in art history and French studies from Wellesley College.