She works in many different venues, including museums, festivals, bookstores, libraries, religious groups, scouting groups, senior centers, as well as other school and social service settings. Patti also is a favorite at birthday and holiday parties and as a keynote speaker at conferences and special events.

She developed her storytelling and dramatic art skills beginning as a drama student in high school and have been involved in many theatre productions throughout the years. Her BA in History taught her the magic of making history come alive which she continues in her storytelling, including her living history characterization of Louisa May Alcott her True Tales of California program. Her drama work continues as a founding member of The Patchwork Players.

Her Masters of Theology and Masters of Social Work degrees make her uniquely qualified for work in different settings using story to speak to important spiritual and value issues. She is a Fullbright Scholar, having traveled with artists and teachers in Veracruz, Mexico studying Mexican art and culture.