Patricia Bravo, MBA, SPHR

Patricia Bravo is a seasoned HR professional and instructor at the University of California, Irvine Extension. She specializes in enhancing employee engagement by empowering leaders to use empathy effectively. Through her company, Bravo For You, LLC, Bravo offers coaching, facilitation, and toolkits to help organizations strengthen their leadership and organizational development. Her extensive experience spans over 20 years in various HR roles at prominent companies such as Starbucks, FileNet (IBM), and J.D. Edwards (Oracle). Bravo holds a BA in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR and SHRM-SCP). As an instructor, Bravo shares her insights and experiences with students, focusing on practical strategies for leadership development and organizational growth. Her teaching approach emphasizes the importance of empathy in leadership, equipping students with the skills needed to foster positive and productive work environments.