About me ...
Patricia Carvalho
I was born and raised in Fall River, MA where my Portuguese parents and siblings had settled from the Azores - that “old world” philosophy of working hard was instilled in me as a teenager. My father passed when I was ten and I was raised largely by my mom who supported us by working in a factory sewing labels on the back of men’s dress shirts. This sense of pride and integrity for hard work resonated with me throughout my entire life.
In 2011, after 20+ years of working within the corporate sector, I began seeking a different career path that would provide a greater opportunity for service and giving back. I volunteered at various non-profits including Ashby Village, Berkeley Food Pantry, Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center and the Society for the Blind and discovered that my greatest joy was working with elders. This completely changed the trajectory of my life and career and I was delighted to be offered a job at Ashby Village managing Operations and the Volunteer Program.
After a decade, I am ready to offer my talents, skills and experience to other non-profits, focusing primarily within the Village Movement, a mission close to my heart … serving elders.
Today I live in Berkeley, CA with my dog Lola Valentine, a rescue that fills my heart with immeasurable amounts of joy!
Photo by Nancy Rubin