Patricia M.

Patricia M. has extensive work experience in the field of community safety, wellness, and social services. Patricia currently serves as the Director of Community Safety and Wellness at the City of Hartford, where they lead programs and initiatives to create a safer and healthier city. Patricia also took on the role of Interim Director of the Senior and Community Services Division at the Department of Health & Human Services. Prior to their current position, they worked as a Project Manager for the Hartford Civilian Crisis Response Team, collaborating with the Office of the Mayor.

Before joining the City of Hartford, Patricia held a managerial role at Connecticut Children's, where they managed Child & Family Support Services. Earlier in their career, they worked at Hartford Hospital as the Director of the Domestic Violence Prevention Program, overseeing the implementation of interventions and educational initiatives. Patricia also worked as a Clinical Social Worker in Women's Health, providing assessments, interventions, and case management services for high-risk clients, particularly adolescents. Patricia co-founded a program that offered clinical services to pregnant adolescents in a local high school satellite clinic in partnership with a midwife.

Patricia M. has a comprehensive education history with a focus on sociology, public health, and social work. Patricia attended Haverford College, where they pursued a degree in Sociology with a concentration in African American Studies. Following this, they enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, where they earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a specialization in Maternal and Child Health. Patricia furthered their education at the same university and attained a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, specializing in Families, Individuals, Groups, and Health.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Patricia has also obtained several certifications. Patricia completed courses such as Computer and Text Neck Stretching Exercises, Difficult Conversations: Talking about Race at Work, and Unconscious Bias through LinkedIn. Patricia also accomplished The Six Morning Habits of High Performers course on LinkedIn. Furthermore, Patricia holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, although the specific dates of when they obtained this certification are not provided.