Passionate about helping people and communities achieve their full potential, Patricia is a development professional with over 10 years of experience in research, humanitarian and development projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and globally.  

A DRC national, she is currently a consultant for the World Bank's Energy and Extractives Industries Unit, based in Washington, D.C., where she is engaged in global efforts to leverage the contribution of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to a more inclusive, integral and sustainable development. 

Patricia holds a master's degree in Sustainable Development and Global Affairs from the University of Notre Dame, Keough School of Global Affairs, USA, and a bachelor's degree in Development Sociology from the Université Officielle de Bukavu, DRC.