Patricia joined Avenues as a Dean of Student Life in 2023. She graduated as a veterinarian in Brazil and completed her Master's degree in Animal Reproduction at the University of Queensland in Australia. However, it was working in education that she found her passion, after working as an Educational Advisor at EducationUSA and College Counselor at Sant'Anna International School. Patricia completed the College Counseling Certificate Program at the University of California - Los Angeles. Patricia roots her success as an international school counselor and leader to her own international education having lived in 4 different countries. Her diverse educational experiences allow her to aid students of diverse backgrounds, personalities, cultures, and socioeconomic conditions and has prepared her to excel in this role.