A California native, Patricia has led and supported the growth of a myriad of organizations, from health to youth development, to environmental non-profits, with a particular emphasis on BIPOC-led organizations. With a PhD in sociology, she brings a broad base of understanding and an open and inquiring approach to her work. She loves to create a compelling story, to gather program information, testimonials, organizational successes, credentials, and financial data and present it in a narrative that appeals to both the heart and the head of potential funders and has raised more than $100 million for nonprofit organizations she’s worked with. As a highly experienced Executive Director, she is adept at evaluation and redesign of processes, development and strategic planning, board-building, and capacity building. She’s an avid traveler, loves exploring other cultures, and she speaks fluent Italian, along with some Spanish and Arabic.