Autism Community Network CEO and leadership

Results-driven professional with more than 15 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management. Demonstrated ability to maximize productivity, energize staff to work harder and smarter, increase efficiency, and drive growth. Strong history of developing and implementing effective and efficient internal controls and policies. Solid leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to establish strong working relationships with all levels of staff and management.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Multi-department Management

Controllership & Decision Support

Forecasting & Analysis

Accounting & Financial Management

Board & Committee Support

Goal Setting & Tracking Management

Development & Donor Support

Construction Management/ Historic Preservation Experience

• 15+ years experience in accounting and finance

• 13+ years non-profit experience

• Strong business intelligence, analytical thinker, problem solver

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines

• Strong communication skills

• Strong leader, effective manager, team player

• Maintain positive relationships with vendors, personnel, community leaders and management

I am very mission driven in my work life and at home. I am high energy and work endlessly for those things important to me.

In addition to loving my work I get great energy from giving back.

Most excited about being involved in....

Arts & Education

Reduction of Poverty

Human Rights

Social Services

Civic Projects

Children with Disabilities

Patricia Vela is a Founder and Creator at FETE and Chief Development Officer at Autism Community Network and is based in San Antonio, Texas. She has worked as LSSP at Northside ISD and Director of Mission Advancement at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio. Patricia studied at TRINITY UNIVERSITY between 1997 and 1999 and Southwestern University between 1993 and 1997.