This #LifeAfterMoody spotlight highlights an alum who applies the skills she gained at Moody every day to spark creativity and drive meaningful impact. Meet Patricia Valderrama, a 2021 utcommstudies #TEXASMoody graduate who is now a Communications Specialist for Ericsson! From a young age, Patricia knew she wanted to be a communications professional. “When I got to high school and was presented with speaking opportunities as a Make-A-Wish Ambassador and spoke on a panel for my school district, my desire to become a PR/communications professional was sealed. I couldn’t see myself doing anything else. It was “write” or die for me.” From sharpening her writing voice to mastering strategic thinking, Patricia is grateful for her time at Moody and the classes that helped propel her into her career. Today, she collaborates both internally with employees and externally with the media to develop compelling stories that further the narrative of Ericsson. “The combination of written papers an...