Menlo Park resident Scott Paterson is a man of many talents
Glance online for what Menlo Park resident Scott Paterson has — and is — accomplishing and the natural reaction is “really?”. But yes, the breadth of his endeavors is correct.
There’s diversity — from establishing a network for Saab owners, to founding a number of non-profits — Poverty2Prosperty in 2008 and Run Club Menlo Park in 2020.
About Poverty2Prosperity, Scott explains that he and his co-founder — Colette Bailey — operate with a network of volunteer interns. “That’s made it work very efficiently,” he says.
The non-profit’s focus is on repeat borrowers. “The only way to get a second loan is if they have fully repaid the first,” explains Scott. “Then we often lend more.”
One of the non-profit’s newest areas of interest is climate, with an emphasis on solar solutions for farmers.
Always embracing something new, this summer Scott is helping kids learn how to manage money funds.
It’s hard to look at photos of Scott without asking the obvious: What’s with the flower tattoos?
“My wife got a tattoo — and that got me started. As for the flowers, I ran the gardening program at Encinal School for a number of years!”
Top photo shows Coach Scott with Run Club Menlo Park alumni/incoming Menlo-Atherton High School cross-country 9th graders; second photo is Scott
Lydia Lee July 23, 2026 at 11:47 am
The year-in year-out work that Scott does through these various programs is what makes a great community—here and globally. Thanks, Scott, for your heart and stamina.
Jean August 03, 2026 at 12:48 pm
Scott is a such a committed and responsible person in this community. He is involved in so many projects and commands so much respect. Thank you, Scott, for all that you contribute.