Nelly Patricia Bautista Cárdenas is a Chilean writer and poet, originally from Temuco. She studied computer engineering. She has published several poetry books, including "Words the Wind Carried," "The Flight of the Butterfly," "Winds of Freedom," and "Footprints of My Walk." She is also co-author of anthologies such as "Poets of Chile and the World" and "New Blood in the Veins." She has participated in various literary gatherings and is recognized for her introspective and reflective style.