Patricia
Dines Freelance
Writer, Editor, Public Speaker & Graphic
Artist Specializing
in Environmental & Community
Topics
BIOGRAPHY
Patricia Dines has been a professional writer, public speaker, and graphic artist for over 25 years, serving many thousands of people through her books, newsletters, articles, workshops, and more.
Since 1992, she has specialized in environmental and community topics, bringing forward useful information that inspires readers, deepens their understanding, and empowers constructive action for a better world.
COLUMNIST. Ms. Dines currently writes the "Ask EcoGirl" column -- a syndicated eco-advice column with a geeky superhero twist -- and a fun logo! With compassion and intelligence, EcoGirl makes it easy for readers to bring greener practices into their everyday lives. EcoGirl's mission is to "encourage the eco-hero in everyone" -- because she knows that we're all part of the solution!
BOOK AUTHOR. Patricia Dines has also written seven editions of two local organic guidebooks, The Organic Guide to San Francisco and The Organic Guide to Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino Counties. Both books have been recommended by a wide range of periodicals, including the TV travel show Bay Area Backroads and national magazines such as Bon Appetit and Delicious Living.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR & AUTHOR. Additionally, since 2000, Ms. Dines has been Editor and Lead Writer of The Next STEP newsletter, which gently educates readers about everyday toxics and easy effective alternatives. Readers consistently say how much they value this newsletter, with many giving specific examples of changes they've made in their lives as a result of reading it.
Ms. Dines has extensive knowledge about environmental topics and is passionate about sharing this information with readers in a helpful and empowering way. For more information about her skills and background, see <www.patriciadines.info>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FREELANCE WRITER. Patricia Dines has written articles about ecological and community topics for a variety of periodicals, including NorthBay biz magazine, Common Ground, The North Bay Bohemian, The West County Gazette, Steppin' Out magazine, The Environmental Impact Reporter, and The Sonoma County Peace Press.
PUBLIC SPEAKER & TRAINER. She also loves connecting with people in person, and has designed, co-created, and spoken at events that have informed and empowered thousands of people. This includes talks and events for: The Health & Harmony Festival, Sustainable Sonoma County, The Peace & Justice Center, Alliance for Democracy, North Bay EcoFest, The Cancer Resource Center, and Community Market.
Note:
Patricia will also be speaking
at the Napa Fresh Aire Festival, August
28-30. For more info, see http://www.patriciadines.info/i_whatsnews.html.
BACKGROUND AS A COMPUTER EDUCATOR. In addition, she brings to her work experience from her previous "incarnation" in the computer industry, where she empowered computer users by writing articles and technical manuals, doing training and training design, and as a computer programmer. For ten years, she served both small companies and major corporations, including Price Waterhouse, Peat Marwick, and EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute).
POET & PHOTOGRAPHER. Patricia's poems have been published in We'Moon and Grace Millenium, as well as twice being winners in contests of the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Her photographs have been displayed in public shows, including Natives by Locals: Photographs of Flora and Fauna, and The Photographers Darkroom Photo Show.
EDUCATION. Ms. Dines has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Duke University, with a full major in Theatre Arts (an early sign of her love for both the logical and creative). She was an Angier Biddle Duke Scholar, and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
For more information, see Patricia Dines Portfolio or contact Ms. Dines at <pd [at] patriciadines.info>.
