Juliet Patino Joins Mission San Juan Capistrano Staff

Mission San Juan Capistrano welcomed Juliet Patino to its staff earlier this month as Corporate Giving Officer. The new position was created to better involve the local business community in the care and stewardship of the historic landmark through partnerships, underwriting, sponsorships and private foundation support.

Patino has worked in the nonprofit sector in various program and fundraising roles for the past fourteen years. Most recently, she was the Corporate Relations Manager at Orangewood Foundation where she helped to increase philanthropic efforts with corporations and individuals supporting the county’s foster and community youth.

She cites the importance of developing a deep appreciation for companies who invest in nonprofits in their community through the voices of their employees saying; “Businesses are home to wonderful and caring individuals who want connection to their passion and they are using their voices, time, and commitment to enrich their community for all to enjoy. Building the bridge to bring corporations, individuals and nonprofits together is my passion.”

Mission San Juan Capistrano’s Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence Adams says, “What drew me to Juliet was her ‘all in’ attitude for working collaboratively with business owners, finding new ways to ensure mutual success. I am looking forward to working with her closely to ensure the Mission’s continued success and mutually beneficial partnerships with area businesses.”

Patino received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of La Verne and resides in South Orange County with her husband and two daughters.

About Mission San Juan Capistrano

Known as the “Jewel of the Missions,” Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark and museum that features permanent exhibits with original artifacts as well as traveling and temporary exhibits. Orange County’s only Mission, the site is home to Serra Chapel, The Great Stone Church and the original padres’ quarters of the South Wing and promotes faith, education, preservation and cultural event programming.

Founded on November 1, 1776, by Saint Junipero Serra as the seventh of 21 California missions established by Spain, Mission San Juan Capistrano is owned by the Diocese of Orange and receives no church or state funding. The Mission Preservation Foundation, comprised of business and community leaders, is its fundraising entity committed to ensuring education, preservation and its long-term historic and religious significance.

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