Patty  Godoy

Patty Godoy is the Co-Founder and CEO of ELLA Sports Foundation. Born in El Salvador and raised in Los Angeles since the age of 12, she brings over 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and currently serves as the Director of Nursing for Los Angeles County Health Services. A lifelong advocate for education, she holds a Master’s in Health Administration and a Master’s in Nursing from California State University, Fullerton.
 

Patty previously served as Vice President of Firecrackers Media City/Hollywood for four years, playing a key role in expanding competitive softball opportunities for young female athletes in the San Fernando Valley. Her leadership included program development, budgeting, fundraising, media initiatives, and college recruitment strategies to help student-athletes pursue opportunities at the collegiate level.

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Passionate about leadership development, education, and equity in sports, Patty is dedicated to empowering Latina athletes and young women by creating opportunities that foster confidence, leadership, personal growth, and long-term success both on and off the field.