If you had asked me back in the day what I want for a career, my answer would have been, "Something where I get to make a living out of writing because I seem to ace all my essays and well… something good that makes this world a better place." It was a somewhat vague-sounding vision.
Fortunately, I realized that this vision came to life unintentionally about a year after graduating from the University of Arizona when I started working for the International Rescue Committee in Tucson. My main responsibilities there included grant writing, fundraising, and writing up most of its external communications - from newsletter articles to social media posts. All of these were done in support of the refugee resettlement program in Tucson. In addition, I was also doing public speaking, designing collateral materials, planning and facilitating events, managing donor relations, and overseeing the recruitment of volunteers and interns. It was a lot, but I learned so much. More than anything, I felt that what I was doing made a difference.
Later on, I began to work for Flame Tree Initiative - a non-profit that supports and mentors social entrepreneurs in East Africa. There, my role was to establish frontend and backend systems to make sure that the organization was running smoothly. However, I felt more aligned with the idea that my role there was actually about making sure that Flame Tree’s mission, values, and goals were reflected in the way that it operates, in the way that it sounds, and in the way that it looks. From how the organization speaks to its supporters to how its website is structured. In a nutshell, it was brand management done in a meaningful and impactful way.
In 2020, shortly after the pandemic made its way around the world, I had this feeling that I wanted to do more. I wanted to put together all the different experiences and skills that I learned from my previous jobs and work with more mindful businesses and organizations that are doing their part to make the world a better place, in their own unique ways. The path of freelancing led me to Equinimity. Having worked in the non-profit sector in Tucson for seven years, I know that there is a shortage of accessible, effective mental health programs in the city. Equinimity addresses this challenge through its innovative programming - programs that are grounded in nature and in our innate interconnectedness. It’s different from the program models that I have seen before and I appreciate its kind and natural approach to healing. I’m so grateful to be a part of this team and excited to help Equinimity support more people in our community.
To learn more about Patricia's work, please visit her website at EunoiaBranding.com you may also reach her at prepolda@equinimitytucson.com
Fortunately, I realized that this vision came to life unintentionally about a year after graduating from the University of Arizona when I started working for the International Rescue Committee in Tucson. My main responsibilities there included grant writing, fundraising, and writing up most of its external communications - from newsletter articles to social media posts. All of these were done in support of the refugee resettlement program in Tucson. In addition, I was also doing public speaking, designing collateral materials, planning and facilitating events, managing donor relations, and overseeing the recruitment of volunteers and interns. It was a lot, but I learned so much. More than anything, I felt that what I was doing made a difference.
Later on, I began to work for Flame Tree Initiative - a non-profit that supports and mentors social entrepreneurs in East Africa. There, my role was to establish frontend and backend systems to make sure that the organization was running smoothly. However, I felt more aligned with the idea that my role there was actually about making sure that Flame Tree’s mission, values, and goals were reflected in the way that it operates, in the way that it sounds, and in the way that it looks. From how the organization speaks to its supporters to how its website is structured. In a nutshell, it was brand management done in a meaningful and impactful way.
In 2020, shortly after the pandemic made its way around the world, I had this feeling that I wanted to do more. I wanted to put together all the different experiences and skills that I learned from my previous jobs and work with more mindful businesses and organizations that are doing their part to make the world a better place, in their own unique ways. The path of freelancing led me to Equinimity. Having worked in the non-profit sector in Tucson for seven years, I know that there is a shortage of accessible, effective mental health programs in the city. Equinimity addresses this challenge through its innovative programming - programs that are grounded in nature and in our innate interconnectedness. It’s different from the program models that I have seen before and I appreciate its kind and natural approach to healing. I’m so grateful to be a part of this team and excited to help Equinimity support more people in our community.
To learn more about Patricia's work, please visit her website at EunoiaBranding.com you may also reach her at prepolda@equinimitytucson.com
