Patrón’s career has been dedicated to advancing social justice and driving transformational change to improve health, social well-being, and economic prosperity for disadvantaged populations. Her leadership is marked by the creation of trauma-informed, healing-centered, and accessible programs that prioritize racial equity and inclusivity for intersectional and diverse communities.
“I’m passionate about the work Hispanic Access advances,” said Patrón. “The organization's commitment to uplifting Latino lives and voices by opening doors to opportunities and supporting transformational partnerships leading to wellness, prosperity, civic engagement, and social well-being for my community fills my heart. I’m grateful to be part of a team committed to advancing equity for our Latino communities.”
In her role as Chief of Programs, she will oversee program directors and ensure team performance, identify areas of improvement and programmatic expansion opportunities, and build the strategies to ensure high-quality programs and alignment with Hispanic Access’ mission.
“We are thrilled to have Patricia join our Hispanic Access leadership team,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. “Her deep expertise in program development, racial equity, and cross-sector leadership will enhance our capacity to deliver impactful and transformative programs and services for Latino communities.”
Before joining Hispanic Access, she served as VP of Programs at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) in St. Paul, MN; Deputy Director at Familias en Acción and Executive Director at Outside In in Portland, OR; COO at Native Health in Phoenix, AZ; and Executive Director at Family HealthCare in Fargo, ND. Patrón has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the YWCA’s “2010 Woman of the Year in Advocating for Equality,” the “Latino Leadership Award for Woman of the Year” from Mujeres Unidas/Women United for outstanding community leadership, and the “Star Award” from the Dakota Medical Foundation for positively impacting the health of people in North Dakota.