Ms. Diaz is a second-generation immigrant born and raised by Mexican immigrant farmworkers in the Salinas Valley of California. With 25 years of leadership experience in the non-profit social justice sector, Patty serves as the Director of Community Engagement at CHP where she is responsible in engaging and building leadership of local communities and patients. Patty integrates her experience in leadership development, policy advocacy, and organizing to center community members.

Education

BS in Psychology from the University of California, Davis
MSW with a concentration in Community Organization, Planning, and Administration at the California State University of Sacramento.