Patricia Trejo earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a Minor in Mass Communications from The University of Florida. Her Master’s Degree is in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and she has been in public education for 21 years. Currently, she serves as an Administrative Program Planner for Hispanic/Latino Studies. 

Patricia Trejo is a Mexican-American from an immigrant, migrant farm-worker family of eight. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a Minor in Mass Communications from The University of Florida. Her Master’s Degree is in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and she has been in public education for 21 years. Patricia has served as an Assistant Principal and Principal in the School District of Palm Beach County. Currently; she serves as an Administrative Program Planner for Hispanic/Latino Studies helping to infuse Latino history into the curriculum, and provides professional development to teachers and administrators. Patricia collaborates with the Hispanic/Latino community to provide mentors for Latino youth, foster parent involvement, and assist with community outreach. In 2011, she served as the President of the Palm Beach County School Administrators' Association and in 2014, was named SECME Administrator of the Year. In 2016, Patricia was the first Mexican-American to be inducted into Auburndale High School’s Hall of Fame in Polk County. In 2019, she was honored with receiving the Wings of Inspiration Award from the Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, and given the 22nd Annual Triunfo Education Award by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, as well as for the Hispanic Advocacy Leadership Alliance, Inc., and serves as an Ambassador for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.