## **Patricia Ann O'Connor**
### **Social Media Profiles:**
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Patricia-Ann-OConnor-298229436113056/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-ann-o-connor-030584125/)
- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PatriciaAnnOC)
### **Recent Projects:**
- **Global Health Advocacy:** Serves as an advocate for improved healthcare access and quality in developing countries.
- **Education Reform:** Works with organizations to promote equity and innovation in education.
- **Climate Activism:** Collaborates with environmental groups to raise awareness about climate change and advocate for sustainable policies.
### **Biography:**
Patricia Ann O'Connor was born on October 9, 1928, in Columbia City, Indiana. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Indiana University and a master's degree in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco.
She began her career as a nurse and later served as an administrator and executive in the healthcare industry. Throughout her life, she has dedicated herself to improving the well-being of others through advocacy, education, and activism.
**Awards and Recognitions:**
- Florence Nightingale Medal (1975)
- Doctorate of Humane Letters from Indiana University (1998)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
**Other Information:**
- **Spouse:** Dr. Edward H. O'Connor (deceased)
- **Children:** Three daughters
- **Hobbies:** Reading, gardening, and traveling
- **Areas of Interest:** Global health, education, climate change, women's rights