Her Story
About Patricia
Patricia Daily is a community-focused nonprofit and education professional serving as Director of Volunteer Engagement & Partnerships at His Helping Hands in Wichita, Kansas. In this role, she focuses on volunteer engagement, recruitment and retention, partnership development, and identifying opportunities to strengthen organizational capacity and address community needs. A Wichita native, Patricia has more than six years of experience across social services, nonprofit organizations, education, workforce development, and community-based initiatives. Her broader professional work has centered on helping students, young adults, athletes, and individuals facing barriers build confidence, develop practical skills, and move toward greater stability and economic opportunity.
Patricia's professional background also includes work in workforce navigation, community resource coordination, equity initiatives, and mental health programming. Through her work with Wichita Public Schools, she served as a Career Navigator supporting workforce and career-readiness efforts. At KU School of Medicine-Wichita, she served as a Project Coordinator working with a school-based health care initiative and implementing a universal primary prevention program incorporating Dialectical Behavioral skills training. Her educational background includes a Master's Degree in Counseling with a focus on Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Sports Psychology from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from the University of Evansville, where she also pursued an international minor focused on Latin America.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Patricia is deeply engaged in her community. She serves on the City of Wichita's District 4 Advisory Board and the Training Committee of The Junior League, and she has participated in organizations and initiatives focused on community service, youth development, philanthropy, and leadership. She also coaches volleyball and track, reflecting her commitment to supporting young people both on and off the field. Patricia describes servitude as her most important value and is guided by a desire to create opportunities and support systems that help people grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. She credits her parents and cultural background with shaping her work ethic and perspective and encourages the next generation to remain curious, embrace discomfort, and never count themselves out.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Patricia
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute much of my success to my parents and my cultural background. As the daughter of immigrant parents who came to the United States in the early 1990s, I had the opportunity to see firsthand how hard they worked and how much they sacrificed. Their example, along with the people who helped pave the way for me, has shaped my perspective and given me opportunities to pursue the work I do today.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have received is to never count myself out and to be willing to try new things. I believe in being a lifelong student—always continuing to learn, grow, and develop. I also believe it is important to learn from people who have already walked the path you are pursuing and to allow their experience and knowledge to help inform your own growth.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this field is to lean into discomfort and not be afraid of hearing “no.” Never count yourself out, because you may be exactly what an organization or community needs. There is a place for you anywhere, so remain open to opportunities, trust your abilities, and do not allow uncertainty or rejection to convince you that you do not belong.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My number one value is servitude. I believe one of the greatest ways we can love ourselves and others is by serving and loving others well. I strive to bring that spirit of service and love into both my professional work and my personal life, using those values to guide how I engage with people and contribute to my community.
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