Lydia Patterson Institute is the only remaining United Methodist institution in the United States, that serves a predominately Hispanic population Lydia Patterson Institute continues to serve as a church-related and church-supported institution because of its mission to serve a special human need in a environment where faith and knowledge interact to enrich our lives and develop Christian leader ship for church and society.

The geographical location of Lydia Patterson Institute presents to the Church a continuing strategic opportunity for the preparation of persons from United States, Mexico and Latin American for mission and ministry in an international cross-cultural setting.

The institute's mission is, therefore:

Dr. SOCORRO DE ANDA 
President of Lydia Patterson Institute 

President LPI for the last eleven years.
Honorary degree: Doctor Of Human Letters,
From Oklahoma City University1996
BBA  from UTEP
Email: sdea@aol.com 

Mr. Hector Lachica 
Principal of Lydia Patterson Institute

Started at LPI  August 2003
University of Texas at El Paso BS in Education
Sul Ross University MA in Education
 Email:lasshika@yahoo.com

Ms. Cristina Woo
Assistant Principal 

High School: Lydia Patterson Institute 1968
University of Texas at El Paso 1972
BS in Math/Engineering
Teacher Certification in Math and Spanish

Mr. George Miller
Chaplain / Vicepresident for Religious Affairs

BS of Science in Management from
University of Maryland
M.B.A. from Syracuse University
Master of Divinity from
Wesley Theological Seminary
Email: viscaya4@hotmail.com