Patricia Wilson is an environmentalist, community leader and social justice advocate who is passionate about diversifying the environmental field and advocates for proper representation and inclusivity in this sector. In 2021 Patricia founded Diverse Nature Collective (DNC) - a grassroots organization that works to empower, mobilize and create space for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour within the environmental movement and reduce barriers to racialized folks in accessing nature.

 

Through workshops, collaborative events and gatherings, Patricia creates BIPOC-centered spaces that help racialized folks gain confidence, build skills and connect with each other. She works with academic institutions, environmental non-profits and other organizations to promote anti-racism and inclusive practices within their work through an intersectional and equity lens. Patricia is also the new Coordinator of Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough (CRRC) which centers her in anti-racism / decolonization education work and advocacy for BIPOC community members.