Patrilie Hernandez, MS, EDCS

Patrilie Hernandez is a liberatory educator, and strategist with over 16 years of experience in public health, food systems, and nonprofit leadership. Through their consulting practice, Embody Lib, Patrilie partners with nonprofits, public and private sector institutions to improve organizational culture, policies, and practices that impact the health and well-being of staff, leadership, and the communities they serve. Their work is grounded in the belief that dignity for all should be foundational, not conditional, and that fairness must be reflected in systems, not just statements. Drawing from a multidisciplinary background in social science, public health, and nonprofit management, as well as their lived experience as a higher-weight, neurodivergent, queer person of color, Patrilie brings a nuanced, intersectional approach to creating sustainable change. They specialize in body-inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive strategies that help organizations move beyond the performative and work towards just access to resources and fair opportunities for all. When not working, Patrilie enjoys cooking, tending to their garden, and spending time with their spouse and dog.