Trained up in the church of the Nazarene through the bus ministry. Graduated from Nazarene Bible College in 1984 with a diploma in Womens' Studies. Served as Women's Ministry Director for several church fellowships and has been a motivational speaker since graduating from Bible College.Patti has served the community as a volunteer for the national Cancer Society "Reach to Recovery" program for breast cancer patients. A volunteer for Prison Fellowship, a teacher for Celebrate Recovery 12-step program, and offers non-medical companionship for in-home Alzheimer's patients. She is passionate in her efforts to direct women in all seasons of life. You'll hear her speak with courage and tenacity about God's amazing ability to reveal Himself through life's darkest moments.Patti has developed a powerful formula for living life as an empowered warrior.

She's overcome many of life's challenges; physical and sexual abuse, breast cancer, divorce, single-parenting, living with a chronic pain and a brain injury from an auto accident, depression, and homelessness.With a backdrop of biblical teaching and humor, Patti imports her message of encouragement, faith and ultimate peace.She lives in Colorado. Her three children are grown and have blessed her with eleven fun-loving grandchildren. She enjoys floral gardening, entertaining in her home, chocolate more than shopping and watching a good movie with a big bowl of buttered popcorn!.