Patty Flores has a powerful voice and a significant personal experience that any organization would want to have. With more than ten years of experience advocating for children and families navigating various systems and sectors across systems of care, she offers insight that comes from lived experience and academic research. She hopes to provide a compelling and analytical framework to address these issues and systems when speaking to an audience about the complexities of social issues. Patty also has expertise in mental health therapy as a practitioner supporting individuals in managing treatment for depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and abuse, as well as self-esteem, LGBTQ+ issues, and parent/child relational struggles. Patty's mental health therapy approach focuses on supporting, developing, and empowering personal and career development through guiding compassion, treating, and empowering those she serves.