Patricia Collins
Cell: (949) 309-6639
Email: patricia@trusteepro.com
Patricia Collins is a new member of Professional Fiduciary Services (PFS). She is a California Licensed Professional Fiduciary (#1497) and National Certified Guardian located in Orange County, CA.
Patricia is a graduate of the University of Southern California where she graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Patricia also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Financial and Estate Literacy, a nonprofit, 501c3 organization, that presently conducts bi-annual “It’s Your Estate!” and “It’s Your Money!” educational workshop series across Orange County. The mission of Financial and Estate Literacy is to prevent financial elder abuse by educating seniors to take control of their financial, estate, and charitable giving decisions. As CEO, Patricia works closely with our community sponsors and non-profit partners as well as moderates sessions of the community workshops.
Patricia is also a member of the OC Chapter for the Association of Fundraising Professionals and an Orange County Bar Association associate member for the Trust and Estates, Elder Law, and the Conservatorship, Guardianship, and Protective Proceedings sections.
Patricia’s experience includes 20+ years of working with MacGillivray Freeman Films, a giant screen production and distribution company. She has served as Director of Distribution overseeing global theatrical and ancillary distribution of films and major partnership and educational outreach initiatives. In addition, Patricia has supported the Business Development team in the procurement and execution of investment, sponsorship, foundation, NGO and brand partnerships. She has helped develop brand and custom partnerships with the likes of Coca-Cola, Kohler, Teva, Holcim, Pacific Life, Warner Bros, IMAX Corp, World Wildlife Federation, Brand USA, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and more.
Patricia also served as Senior Development Officer at Orange Coast Memorial Foundation, part of the Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center and the MemorialCare Health Care System for four years. In this role, Patricia received her Certified Specialist in Planned Giving designation from Long Beach State University.
Patricia started her career in publicity and promotions for Hollywood studios including MGM / United Artists and Orion Pictures followed by several years at IMAX Corporation prior to working for MacGillivray Freeman Films.
Patricia has served on the Board of Directors for the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Giant Screen Cinema Association and National Charity League Capistrano Coast Chapter including roles as Parliamentarian, Vice Chair and Governance Committee Member.
Patricia is a California native and has lived in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. In her free time, she likes to be outdoors, be active and spend time with her family, especially her two daughters and rescue pets.
