Patrick M
BA
Mentor
Patrick was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. In 2012 he earned his degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder and is currently pursuing his Masters in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University. Most recently, Patrick worked as a field instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) working in the climbing, mountaineering, and winter programs. Before that, Patrick taught himself to code and worked in several small tech companies in the Boulder area. He loves to take advantage of the great access to the outdoors that we have in Boulder and enjoys climbing, running, and backcountry skiing. At the same time, he enjoys films, reading, sitting in coffee shops, and going to art galleries on First Fridays in Denver. As a mentor, Patrick builds rapport by having fun with his mentees by engaging in shared interests or having conversations and then using that trust to help his mentees reach their goals.
What is your first name? Patrick
What is your nickname? Pat
Where did you grow up? Boulder, CO
What was your favorite class in school (k-grad school)? Introduction to Political Economy
Who was your favorite band growing up? Nirvana
Name your 3 favorite jobs you’ve had? NOLS Instructor, Software Engineer, Barista
What do you love doing more than anything else in the world? Backcountry skiing
What’s your favorite food? Thai curry
Chocolate or vanilla? Text or phone call? Chocolate. Phone Call.
Your greatest accomplishment? Giving myself permission to beat the sound to my own drum
What do you know now that you wish you knew then? Life will inevitably disappoint you. And just as often will surprise and delight you. Your attitude makes all the difference.
What did you want to be when you grew up? A Navy SEAL