Patricio Provencio O’Donoghue

Patricio Provencio O’Donoghue

Patricio Provencio O'Donoghue

Class of 2027

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Patricio is a journalist-in-training with a deep commitment to climate, environmental, and social justice. Originally from Mexico, he brings over 15 years of experience leading youth empowerment initiatives across Latin America and globally, including founding and directing the youths-centered organization Generación Clima to amplify youth voices in climate action. His work has focused on creating participatory, intersectional educational spaces that address inequality, human rights, and sustainability.

As an autistic advocate, Patricio is passionate about telling underreported stories of disabled people, frontline communities, and marginalized groups within the climate crisis. He holds a B.A. in Sociology (with Honors) from the University of Florida, a Gender Studies Diploma from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (México), and has designed and taught curricula on global issues at the University of Michigan. At UC Berkeley Journalism, Patricio aims to harness storytelling as a tool to tell impactful stories about solutions, initiatives, and efforts that drive environmental and climate justice in order to foster a sense of agency in people and inspire individual and collective action.

EDUCATION

  • M.J. Journalism - University of California, Berkeley

  • B.A. Sociology - University of Florida

  • Certificate in Gender Studies - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (México)

  • International Baccalaureate (Bilingual) - UWC Atlantic College (United Kingdom)

EMPLOYERS

  • Generación Clima - Founder & Executive Director

  • University of Michigan Global Scholars Program - Collaborative Group Curriculum Coordinator

  • Siete Mares Consultores - Educational Consultant

  • Empoderando Juventudes - Founder & Executive Director

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Universidad del Valle de México Award for Leadership Social Development

  • Davis Projects for Peace Award for youth empowerment course Integrando a México

  • Shelby Davis Foundation Scholarship Winner for undergraduate studies at the University of Florida

  • Honor Roll of the President of the University of Florida (For academic merits)

  • Honor Roll of the Director of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences of the University of
    Florida (For academic merits)

REPORTING INTERESTS

Climate justice, climate change and the environment, solutions journalism