Hi, I’m Patsy, the Founder of Positioning Youth To Prosper (PYP) and I believe that God has strategically chosen me to bring change and impact in the lives of young people across the globe. The idea of knowing that I have the power to positively influence others on this level is what drives my daily passion. My end goal is to leave a legacy of 'Youth Empowerment' that will be transferred from one generation to the next, therefore I keep on pushing forward despite the many challenges I encounter along the way.

 

I have over 30 years experience of working with families in a variety of public, private & voluntary sector establishments across the West Midlands. My professional career includes working as; Adult Tutor, Nursery Nurse, Project Management, Event Organiser and Social Action Director. Complementary to this I have worked within the Local Health Authority as a Registered Midwife Practitioner, in one of the busiest single site maternity units in the UK, caring for women from diverse backgrounds with both low risk and complex cases. I have also worked for the Local Education Authority providing Parenting Support, Family Outreach Services, Managing Budgets and Commissioning providers to deliver services for vulnerable families within the community. One of my most rewarding experiences was the 9 years I worked in a voluntary capacity as a Youth Practitioner and Performing Arts Co-ordinator for a large international charity organisation. This involved helping young people craft their creative skills in; music, song-writing, dance, drama and poetry, and preparing them to showcase their talents to audiences across the City.

 

I also have over a decade of experience as a Businesswoman and Visionary Entrepreneur trading in both retail and business-to-business in the areas of; Personalised Gifts, Promotional Printing, Event Management and Funeral Planning Services. Additionally, prior to PYP, I was one of the pioneer Company Directors of a multi-award winning Social Enterprise organisation that fought to protect vulnerable young people from criminal exploitation. Indeed my combined business experiences and the transferable skills I have acquired throughout my employed work is what has shaped me into becoming a competent Business Mentor to Start-ups and developing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

 

I am a certified Public Speaker & Community Influencer, and as my voice is the most powerful educational tool I possess, I have used it over the years to get my messages across to young people, parents and the wider community through social media platforms and the delivery of outreach events. Having worked with young people since the age of 15 years old, my mission has always been to bring out the best in them through motivational, inspirational & transformational methods that facilitate change in mindset and behaviour. I have a really strong passion for personal development, entrepreneurship and improving the socio-economic status of the young community by helping them recognise their true value and worth.  

 

I get great satisfaction from helping and supporting those in less fortunate positions and a huge sense of fulfillment by playing a role in empowering them to grow and develop socially, physically, intellectually, emotionally, financially and spiritually. My experiences over the years have taught me the importance of developing trusting relationships with young people in order to achieve greater impact and longer-lasting outcomes. It is my belief that regardless of background, every young person has the potential to be a better version of themselves. Providing they have the right role models and resources, the transition will come to pass, and I wholeheartedly believe that Positioning Youth to Prosper (PYP) is the vehicle that will escort them to their desired destination.