Sandra immigrated to the United States at the age of two. She grew up in New Bedford, Ma.

She earned her education at Bristol Community College. Patricia is a certified CNA, as well as a medical assistant; she has been in the medical field for over 25 years. She has worked with mentally challenged adults and autistic children, who hold a special place in her heart. Patricia has worked the last seven years in the dermatology field as a doctor’s assistant.

Currently, Patricia assists her husband in their family business ,JP Imports. She lives with her husband and daughter, as well as immediate family. She is an alumni of the Casa de Saudade/Portuguese United for Education School. She has been a member of DLA’s PTO for six years, and its lead member for the past four years. Patricia has been a director of DLA’s Board of Directors for five years; she was also a member of the Day of Portugal Committee. Patricia is a devoted and a firm believer of DLA’s mission to provide skill development and training opportunities in the areas of language acquisition, cultural understanding, and career education to achieve personal, professional, and vocational goals to the residents of the Southcoast Community, and beyond.