Irania Macias Patterson

Background

Patterson, Irania Macias was born on July 14, 1969 in Caracas, Venezuela. Arrived in the United States, 1993. Daughter of Yran Asdrubal Macias and Juanita Mercedes Osuna.

Education

Public relations certified, Jose Capriles Institute, Caracas, 1991. Student, Andres Bello Catholic University, Caracas, 1992. Spanish teaching certified, University North Carolina, 1997.

Career

Assistant coordinator communications Corinon International Chemical Corporation, Caracas, 1992. Host interviewer Public Access television, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1993—1995. Producer, writer, host WNCW FM, 1995.

Freelance journalist NBC News Church, 1995. Spanish teacher Charlotte Christian School, 1995—1997. Writer cultural and children pages La Noticia Newspaper, since 1997.

Bilingual children specialist Public Library. Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, since 1998. Actress Skenna, Caracas, 1987—1992.

Founder, actress Tablas Teatro de Arte, Charlotte, 1999. Children consultant Bilingual Children Resources, Charlotte, 2001—2002.

Achievements

• Irania Macias Patterson has been listed as a notable newswriter, language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory board Latin America Coalition, Charlotte, 1995—1996. Member communications committee North Carolina Governor Council, 1999.

Interests

• Reading, dance, beach.

Connections

Married James Patterson, January 28, 1995. Children: Samuel, Isabella.