Dr. Patricia Dsouza
Author & Poet | Philanthropist | Social Entrepreneur
India
Dr. Patricia Dsouza (Lobo) is an Author and a Poet, a Visionary, an Executor and a successful Speaker who has highly influenced women and youth communities around her. She is a multi-award-wining Philanthropist whose heart is eager to help people find a purpose in life. Patricia is a Social Entrepreneur who believes that through her way of life she can connect another to their life’s purpose, help them to find theirs, and make a difference in the world.
Dr. Patricia Dsouza (Lobo) is an alumnus of – GEMS Our Own English High School (OOEHS) – Dubai (U.A.E) and holds a Master’s degree (MBA) in Operations Management (Ops & HR). Patricia is recipient of Honorary Doctorate Award in Business Management and Social Entrepreneurship. The Government of India Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) recognised and honoured Patricia with a LifeTime Achievement Award- Social Entrepreneurship – Initiatives.
Growing up in Dubai (UAE), for more than 25 years, completing her formal education there and later in India, Patricia discovered her purpose in serving humanity at a very early stage in her life. Working relentlessly with a driving force towards nurturing, volunteering and facilitating rural and urban children, youth and adults. She has contributed towards Philanthropy work at various organizations. She has conducted Fundraising campaigns for various NGOs and achieved a great milestone. She was awarded and recognised for her Philanthropy work for street children project in Dharavi, Mumbai.
Patricia is a multi-talented soul and carries a vast experience of 20+ years. Her experience includes Operations, Management, Administration, Business Development, PR and Events, HR Recruitment, Training and Development Division (Learning and Development Division- Soft and Multi skills).
Patricia worked in various roles – as an Executive Director (ED) – Operations and also a Presiding Officer of PoSH committee for Kripa Foundation, an Organisation battling Addiction and HIV/AIDS. She is actively engaged and associated as an Executive Management for a Dubai and Amsterdam based Oil and Gas Industry Projects and many other Sustainability Projects too. She has been an Executive Director (ED) for Divine Mercy Social Charitable Trust, a Non-Profit organisation focusing on youth skills and development projects. She is a Co-founder for Inner Power Academy, Bangalore.