PATRICIA CASTANEDA
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
- A dynamic leader with a proven track record in nonprofit management, community outreach, and organizational development.
- Possessing a diverse skill set that combines strategic planning, effective communication, problem-solving, and a passion for community service, played a pivotal role in forming the mission and vision of the work.
- High emotional intelligence.
- Cultural sensitivity
- Skilled at coaching, teaching, connecting, facilitating, and team-building.
- Skilled at outreach, asset mapping, strategy, decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, partnership development, communications, empowerment, gathering feedback, envisioning new programs.
- Skilled at community organizing across political and religious divides.
- Skilled in HR & administration, community engagement, strategic partnerships, program development, and implementation.
- A results-driven leader, dedicated to advancing the mission and impact of the organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Vice-President/Volunteer
Feast World Kitchen
09.2022 - Current
Partner Founder & Executive Director
Manzanita House
Spokane, WA
08.2022 - Current
Chair/Volunteer
Refugee Advisory Council State of Washington (DSHS)
08.2020 - Current
Board Member
MiA Mujeres in Action
10.2019 - 10.2022
Community Ambassador Program Manager
World Relief
02.2020 - 08.2022
Founder/Community Coordinator
Venezuela Para Ti
10.2017 - 02.2020
Education
Certificate Program in Foundational Leadership -
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA01.2021
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
Barnett College
London, UKFirst Certificate in English Language -
Golders Green College
London, UKDegree in Travel and Tourism Services -
Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Industrial
Margarita Island, VenezuelaSkills
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborative
- Motivational leadership
Timeline
Board Vice-President/Volunteer
Feast World Kitchen
09.2022 - Current
Partner Founder & Executive Director
Manzanita House
08.2022 - Current
Chair/Volunteer
Refugee Advisory Council State of Washington (DSHS)
08.2020 - Current
Community Ambassador Program Manager
World Relief
02.2020 - 08.2022
Board Member
MiA Mujeres in Action
10.2019 - 10.2022
Founder/Community Coordinator
Venezuela Para Ti
10.2017 - 02.2020
Certificate Program in Foundational Leadership -
Gonzaga University
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
Barnett College
First Certificate in English Language -
Golders Green College
Degree in Travel and Tourism Services -
Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Industrial