Patricia
Dines Compassionate
& Empowering Community Educator Author,
Editor, Speaker, & Graphic
Artist Specializing
in Environmental Topics
"Thank you so much for your contributions to our
newspaper. People are clearly reading your column and
you're such a delight to work with.You meet deadlines and
your work is well-done and thoughtful. I like your writing
style, thorough and upbeat, and encouraging people to
actually do things. I love what you're doing!"
Vesta Copestakes, Editor, West County Gazette
"Yay,
Patricia! I am thrilled that you want to write for us. You
get to write the article as you see fit. And I love the
unbridled enthusiasm and creativity of the Ask EcoGirl
column. It engages people. I like your writing in
general, and I want Peace Press readers to catch onto your
enthusiasm and know-how. Thanks again."
Debra Birkinshaw, Boardmember, Peace & Justice
Center; Member, Green Sangha Sonoma County
"I am writing … to express my deep appreciation for Patricia Dines' outstanding and unique work in writing, editing, and providing the graphics for the widely successful [STEP] newsletter.... The community response has been overwhelmingly positive … and I believe the use of toxics in Sebastopol has declined significantly as a result of [it].
Patricia applied her writing and organizational talent when appointed to the "Citizens Advisory Group on Energy Vulnerability" (CAGE), which addressed sustaining City services in the face of upcoming peak oil impacts....Patricia clearly demonstrated her ability to bring the committee focus on producing the final report using her communication and organizational ability….
Patricia's more recent venture into writing "Ask EcoGirl" provides … helpful answers to the many questions people have related to environmental and energy issues. The writing style presents the information in an easy to understand manner which raises the interest level of the reader.
Patricia has provided valuable contributions of her
talent to Sebastopol and Sonoma County.
I unhesitatingly recommend her to any company or agency
that is looking for a highly creative individual who can
deliver the desired product for customers or audiences of
any community."
Dave Brennan, Sebastopol City Manager
"Patricia - You are doing a wonderful job with the
[STEP] newsletter. I can't even begin to tell you
how many things I have learned and use in my daily life.
I take your newsletters to work and hang them up in the
workroom to share with people. Keep up your hard work.
Sebastopol is a better place to live thanks to people
like you. Best wishes for a beautiful New Year."
Chris Nelson, Sebastopol Realtor
"Excellent articles Patricia - and fun to read!
Congratulations on the colorful front page placement and
thanks for continuing to make a difference for the masses
by educating via your passion and talent for writing.
EcoGirl will soon be flying into other communities and
publications, I can feel it. Good luck with her."
Melissa Weaver, Educator, Enhanced Health Systems
"Dear Patricia - I just read your article, 'Taming our
Tiny Ant Friends.' I think it's just great that you write
these articles, and always with such conscious respect for
the earth, and in this case, all those amazing little
ants."
Patrice Ryan, Reader
"Hi Patricia - I met you at the CNPS Chapter Picnic
yesterday & recognized your name from the columns ...
then when I got home, I noticed that the page I had torn
out of the West County Gazette to pin up in the kitchen was
actually your column for this month, "Discarding Your
Stuff...[Ecologically]"! This is SO useful. I wanted
to thank you.
Betsy Livingstone, Registered Nurse (RN), CNPS
Boardmember
"Hey Patricia, Good work [on the latest STEP
newsletter]! Keep up the good green amazing work.
Warm cheers."
Carolyn Scott, Documentary filmmaker; Executive Director
of ReelGreen (Real Films, Real People, Real Change)
"Solar financing is a complex topic and you nailed
it."
Chris Cone, Writer, Coordinator Green Energy Loan
Program
I appreciate your ability to fully grasp complex and
critical issues and make them clear to people who
aren't familiar with them."
Tara Treasurefield, Writer/Editor/Journalist
"I like the way you choose words and evoke vitality in
your writing. Very nice! You're a great ambassador for
organics! I'm amazed at how well you can sum up a complex
movement and (hopefully) motivate readers. Brava!"
Carol Venolia, Co-Author of Natural Remodeling for the
Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with
Nature; Columnist ,"Design for Life," Natural Home
Magazine
"Thank you for your continued efforts to let everyone
know what is going on. I appreciate your diligence as
well as the quality and spirit of your efforts. They are
wonderful!"
Beth Meredith, Co-Coordinator, Sustainable Sonoma
County
"Your work is tremendously helpful to everyone in
the [organic] movement - every farmer, business,
and, of course, the consumer."
Helge Hellberg, Executive Director, Marin Organic
Program
"Thank you for all your wonderful resources and
references. Your information is always useful and
valuable to me. You are a light-worker for Mother Earth,
that much is obvious!"
Alison Anton, Certified Nutritional Chef, Whole Gourmet
Natural Cooking
"I'm seeing your writing here and there and am
appreciating your spirit, wisdom, and voice ... Thanks
for all the great work you do in this community. You are
really a force, making the world a better place!"
Christina Carpenter
"Many thanks for your devotion and energy and
boundless spirit."
Leslie Gardner, Garden Manager, California School of
Herbal Studies; Director, Sonoma County Herb
Exchange
"Thank you for caring so greatly about our
world."
Farrell Winter, Writer
>> More accolades are in the Portfolio section, under each project.
Also see The Organic Guide reviews page at <reviews.html>.