Patricia Secunza Schott

National Director, Casa Alianza Mexico at Covenant House

Patricia Secunza Schott has dedicated her career to the defense and promotion of the human rights of vulnerable children. Through her work in residential programs, she has advocated for children who have been abused or neglected and is a prominent advocate for policy changes that will improve the lives of young people in Mexico. Patricia earned a Master’s degree in Human Rights Education and is recognized as a Training Specialist for adult education in Latin America and the Caribbean. She is also recognized for developing an intervention model with a focus on human rights education, gender perspective and interculturality; focused on strengthening families and promoting participatory and informed processes of girls, teenagers, and young women.