Patricia has over 25 years’ experience in nursing. After receiving her bachelors from CSU, Chico in 1998, she specialized in emergency nursing, working along the west coast in both rural and urban settings. She earned her master’s degree in nursing (FNP) from Grand Canyon University in 2023.

Patricia grew up Dunsmuir, California and moved with her husband and two children to Arizona in 2014. When not working, Patricia enjoys spending time with family, gardening, cooking, walks with her husband, and listening to her favorite podcasts.