Patty is a Registered Dietitian with 18 years of experience specializing in acute care, long-term acute care, and community nutrition. She is passionate about supporting residents in long-term and acute care settings, helping them improve health, quality of life, and overall well-being. In addition, Patty has served as a school-based Speech Language Pathologist for the last 7 years, bringing compassion and creativity to student support. She is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those, young and older, she serves through both health, and communication. Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, she currently resides with her husband, Marco, in Houston Texas.