Patty Colarossi started with the US Department of Labor /Wage and Hour Division in 1990. Ms. Colarossi worked as an Investigator and remained in that role until August 2011. Ms. Colarossi is currently serving as the Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist for the Boston District Office. This role within Wage and Hour is to help assist with sustaining Wage and Hour compliance by providing educational outreach and support to employers, employees, and various organizations that have an interest in Wage and Hour issues. Ms. Colarossi has been the recipient of many Secretary Exceptional Achievement Awards as well as being named Wage and Hour Employee of the Year in 2002 and 2004. Ms. Colarossi has a BS degree in Education from Springfield College.