„Who I am“

I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and my path has always been about helping people grow – children, teenagers, adults and now whole organizations. Over the years I have worked as a language therapist, psychologist, university professor and business owner.

Today my work focuses on integrating mindfulness, positive education and character strengths. I love creating spaces where people feel safe, seen and curious enough to try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

I teach in Spanish and English and have lived and worked in different countries, which helps me connect with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Training & Education

• Master’s Degree in Positive Education – Universidad Tecmilenio (2020–2021)

• Certified Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) instructor – VIA Institute on Character / Universidad Tecmilenio

• Licenciada en Psicología (B.A. in Psychology) – Keiser University, Tampa, Florida (2015–2016)

• Diplomas in Positive Psychology I & II – Universidad Metropolitana

• Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) course and teacher training – Universidad Tecmilenio (2020)

• Extra-Mural Diplomas in Psychology & Applied Psychology (with merits) – University of London

• Special Needs Course in the Montessori Method of Education – London Montessori Centre

• Técnico Superior en Terapia de Lenguaje (Speech and Language Therapy) – Instituto Venezolano de la Audición y el Lenguaje – IVAL

• Advanced English Certificates – University of Cambridge (CAE & Proficiency)

Languages

• Spanish – native

• English – advanced (conversation, reading and writing)

Professional Background

University teaching & positive education
Since 2019, Patricia has been teaching at Universidad Tecmilenio in Mexico at both high school and university level, offering courses in positive psychology, ethics, human development, communication and research skills.

Private psychological practice
She has provided private consultations for adolescents and adults with emotional challenges, as well as earlier work in assessment and treatment for children with language and developmental difficulties.

Early work in child development and language therapy
For many years in Venezuela she worked at centers such as INVEDIN and in private practice, evaluating and treating children with language and learning difficulties from early childhood through adolescence.

Entrepreneurial experience
Patricia also owned and managed a custom printing and embroidery franchise in Tampa, Florida, where she led a small team and handled operations, client service and business development. This experience helps her understand the realities and pressures of business owners and teams.

In short:

• University professor in positive education and related subjects

• Psychologist in private practice (adolescents and adults)

• Speech and language therapist (children 0–14 years)

• Business owner and manager of a printing and embroidery franchise

How I work

In my courses I bring together three pillars:

• Mindfulness – practising presence with simple, guided exercises that fit into real life

• Character strengths – working with the 24 VIA character strengths to help people see what is already strong in them

• Positive psychology – using evidence-based tools to support wellbeing, resilience and meaning

My style is warm, structured and very human. I like to create a safe space where participants can be honest about what is difficult, while also discovering practical ways to move forward with more kindness and courage.