Ricardo Patrón joined the administration as Mayor Michelle Wu's press secretary in January 2022 and began serving as Deputy Chief of Staff in August 2024. As Deputy Chief of Staff, Patrón supports Mayor Wu and Chief of Staff Tiffany Chu in leading the Mayor’s Cabinet and implementing Mayor Wu’s vision to make Boston a home for everyone. He plays a key role in advancing Mayor Wu’s priorities, strengthening City government to be responsive to residents’ needs and voices, and ensuring strong collaboration between City departments, local organizations, and other levels of government to effectively deliver programs and services. Before joining the administration he served as former City Councilor Lydia Edwards' chief of staff. His previous experience includes working as a teacher in the Milwaukee Public Schools and as a case manager in the Milwaukee County criminal justice system.

Patrón was born in Mérida, Yucatán and immigrated to the United States as a child. He lives in East Boston with his wife Kathleen and their son Rafael. He is the chair of the Ward 1 Democratic Committee and serves on the board of directors of the Piers Park Sailing Center. Patrón is a graduate of Marquette University with a Bachelors in International Affairs.