Patricia Velasquez was born in Guajira, Venezuela, on January 31, 1971. Raised
by her educator parents in a third world country, not to mention the fifth
child of six, Patricia's life was far from luxurious or glamorous.
She attended San Vicente de Paul High School, and after her graduation in
1987, Patricia headed for college to study engineering and accounting. Although
she was being raised to go into the Venezuelan oil industry, which is practically
the only choice for Indian children from Venezuela (Patricia's mother is of
native heritage, from the Wayu tribe more...
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