A native of Arlington, Virginia, Patrick Salsburg graduated from William & Mary in 2021 with a BA in international relations and German studies. While at William & Mary, Patrick had the opportunity to study abroad in Potsdam, Germany, in 2017 and was a teaching assistant for four semesters with the German Studies Program. While in Landeck, Patrick will teach English to 16–19-year-old high-school students and engage with the local community.