Patty is a force for good and all around athlete, former 2-time New York City Golden Golden Gloves Champion, USA National Boxing Champion, the 1st Female-ever to win "Athlete of the Year" by the USA Olympic Boxing Committee, NYS Professional Boxing Champion, 39-time Marathon Finisher, Triathlete and Climber. She is also the author of the upcoming memoir, "Courage" due out in 2023.
Patty survived living on her own in New York City since the age of 15. She has used the adversity in her life to excel and be a source of motivation for others through her strength and courage in life and sports.
Patty's current goal is to become the first Female, Latina Queens, New York Resident to successfully climb the 7 World Summits. She has self funded and climbed 4 peaks thus far- Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Elbrus and Denali. She has 3 left as of 2022- Vinson, Cartensz Pyramid and Everest.