Cllr Patricia Patterson-Vanegas

Wealden District Councillor representing the Forest Row ward in East Sussex, and leader of the Green Party group at the council.  

With a background in corporate Economics and Finance, I came to the UK in 1994 to work at senior level in industry, and pursued my dream to read for a doctorate in social policy. I have a portfolio career that includes freelance project management, book editing, coaching and mentoring. 

My work aims to help build a democracy that is ecologically respectful, compassionate, joyful and resilient. My personal research aims to develop a concept of the Politics of Wellbeing that incorporates political reform, environmental protection, social justice, gender equity, personal growth and emotional resilience.  

I am determined to raise awareness of the importance of stewardship of the environment in decisions made by policymakers.