About Us

Patty is a former oil and gas environmental and social expert with almost 30 years of experience in various roles which have included SHE management, regulatory compliance, public and government affairs, community relations, social sustainability, and governance, with extensive experience in projects around the world. Among her other responsibilities, for multiple years Patty delivered a socioeconomics training program, as well as being invited to deliver social sustainability training modules, internally and externally to government representatives as well as project communities. 

More recently, Patty has led the development of Human Rights Risk and Impact Assessments for global projects in the extractive and power sectors. Her other work has included developing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and Management Plans, performing Environmental and Social Due Diligence reviews for major development projects to international lender standards, and supporting World Bank-sponsored mediation between extractive industries and local communities. 

Throughout her career, Patty has successfully mentored junior colleagues and supervised contractors, as well as managing internal teams and engaging with external communities. She is fluent in English, French and Spanish and conversant in Italian, Portuguese and Russian.

Patty believes that understanding the local context is the foundation for success. She brings the background and experience of having lived and worked in North, Central and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia to bear, in addition to her professional knowledge, to achieve the best results for a client's needs.