Meet Patricia Brinkley

 

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Patricia Brinkley. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Patricia, you’ve got such an interesting story, but before we jump into that, let’s first talk about a topic near and dear to us – generosity. We think success, happiness and wellbeing depends on authentic generosity and empathy and so we’d love to hear about how you become such a generous person – where do you think your generosity comes from?

I get my spirit of generosity from my Christian Faith. Proverbs 11:25 states: The soul that blesses will be enriched. And he who waters will himself be watered.

I believe that helping others benefits both the giver and receiver. I’m not just referring to monetary giving, but also the giving of one’s time is just as important. Giving back to one’s community is just as essential, as making financial contributions to food banks or homeless shelters. As part of my church’s mission, once a month we are scheduled to serve at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. My husband and I have been doing this for almost two years.

I see my candidacy for Senate District 1 as a continuation of my service to and advocacy for families which I provided as an attorney. Helping others learn how to navigate life experiences or to become self sufficient is quite rewarding. I do not hesitate to share information that I have accumulated over the years with others. That is my natural instinct.

In addition, I am a community activist. We engage, educate and energize our community regarding issues which impact them on a daily basis!

It is truly a heartwarming experience to help others who have no way or ability of returning your genuine kindness. That is the definition generosity.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Throughout my professional career, I have been a strong advocate for the family. First, as an Eligibility Worker with Alameda County Social Services. I ensured that families received the benefits that they were eligible to receive. Next, as liaison with the Presiding Judge of Alameda County Juvenile Court working to reduce juvenile recidivism through a variety of programs. Currently, I have over 30 years practicing law with the last 27 years as a solo practitioner. I represented families through every phase of life, from cradle to grave.

Currently, I am a Candidate for Senate District 1 in Nevada. When elected, I will continue my advocacy for strong families, through improving the educational system to ensure that students can read, write and do arithmetic at 12th grade level when they graduate.
I will legislate to increase public safety in all neighborhoods which will afford families the opportunity to experience stability in their communities.
Ensuring job growth that provides a decent wage to sustain a family and/or offer assistance to grow the entrepreneurial class in the community. I believe strong families make strong communities. Please check out my website to learn more about my journey and to donate at www.electpatriciabrinkley.com.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

When in high school, I was able to participate in the 4/4 Program offered to seniors who were on track to graduate. This program allowed for a student to attend four hour of schooling in the morning and 4 hours of employment in an industry of the student’s choosing.

My first job was working for an insurance company as a file clerk. I was able to gain valuable experiences such as:
punctuality, perfect attendance (except for extreme illness), learning to work with other personality types and putting my best foot forward so that my employer knew that I was the best applicant for the job. This was not the job I wanted but it did provide me with the necessary skills and attributes needed for life.

Upon my graduation from high school, I had one year work experience. This gave me the confidence and experience I needed, as I started my life as an adult.

This is the type of experience I would like to have implemented in high schools for seniors to gain valuable work experience before their graduation.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?

Both of my parents instilled in their six children the knowledge that they could accomplish anything, if they put their mind to it. From a very young age we were told we could be whatever we wanted to be through education, hard work and commitment.

My parents were involved in our education and attended all school functions including parent/teacher conferences and made sure all homework assignments were completed. In addition, they provided us with educational experiences outside of the classroom. Their involvement in our lives instilled us with the necessary confidence that we could excel in school and in life.

This rigid schedule set the tone for the rest of my life. I did not begin my college career until I was a married woman with two young children. These foundational steps helped me achieve my goals in college, earning a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco, School of Law.

I owe my success to my parents for their tutelage during my formative years.

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