Patrina Dixon

About Patrina Dixon

I help young adults, women and small business owners transform their relationship with money. As a Financial Transformation Strategist, I guide individuals and entrepreneurs to reset money habits, strengthen financial confidence, and achieve lasting financial clarity. For business owners, I provide actionable strategies to manage cash flow, increase profitability, and make smart financial decisions that fuel growth.I’m the #1 best-selling author of It’$ My Money: A Guided Journal to Help You Manage Your Finances, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC), and a Mental Health First Aider. My approach blends practical financial tools with whole-person empowerment, helping clients achieve measurable results in saving, debt reduction, budgeting, business financial planning, and long-term wealth-building.I also partner with organizations, schools, and communities to deliver financial education programs that create real impact—strengthening financial literacy, business acumen, and wellness across all ages and stages of life.Community Involvement & Memberships:• Board Member – Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA)• Executive Director- Wealth Empowerment Initiative • Former Board Member – St. Agnes Home (2013–2018)• Member – WomenUnited, United Way of Central & Northwestern Connecticut (through 2020)• Active volunteer and community advocate

Experience

1. Virtual Event Speaker

   Powertofly

   Aug 2020 — Present

   I’ve collaborated with PowerToFly, a 360-degree diversity solution, and the leading international diversity platform, as a virtual event speaker, hosting ongoing talks and workshops on personal finance. PowerToFly’s mission is to fast-track economic equity by upskilling and connecting underrepresented talent to roles in highly visible sectors, and providing tools and support for them to thrive.

Education

• Cornell University

  Financial Management, Certificate of Completion

• University of Hartford

  Barney School of Business

• Cornell University

  Women’s Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Completion

Skills

• Finance
• Vendor Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Youth Mentoring
• Financial Reporting
• Personal Financial Planning
• Motivational Speaking
• Customer Oriented
• Customer Satisfaction
• Healthcare
• Account Management
• Financial Education
• Employee Benefits
• Health Insurance
• Managed Care
• Process Improvement
• Insurance
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Disease Management
• Employee Engagement
• Customer Service
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Health Savings Accounts