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Patricia can capture an audience with her heartfelt, down to earth, and remarkable ability to connect. She has an ability to unite and influence people through her incredible magnanimity. She is the go to person when you want to “reach” your audience.
Randy Burba

Chief of Public Safety, Chapman University

It is always an honor to hear Patricia speak. I have heard her present to a wide array of audiences, first responders, community leaders as well as corporate leaders. Her passion and sense of purpose is overwhelming!
Stuart Haskin

Founder, GET SAFE

Patricia is an extremely articulate speaker who draws upon here personal traumatic experiences -victimization, and prescribes a passionate, powerful and embracing message of hope and perseverance no matter ones situation.
Thomas Laing

Retired, Chief, LA County Sheriff's Department

Patricia is one of the most genuine, caring, selfless people I have ever met. Her drive and commitment to helping victims of crime regain their lives is one of the most noble and important things I have ever witnessed. I feel extremely lucky to have met Patricia and truly blessed to call her a friend.

Eric Granof

Vice President, Corporate Communications, AIA

I’m hesitant to say this because I know Patricia would hate it… but angels do walk amongst us and often those angels endure great pain and tragedy in their personal lives. It’s through that personal pain that they are able to love and minister and fight and indeed to provide a voice for those who have lost their own. Hers is not an easy life but the sheer goodness she brings to all of us is profound. I am always surprised and honored that she thinks of me as friend… which is how I think of her.

President and Founder, Campaign Solutions

Patricia is a saint and works tirelessly for victims and survivors. Anytime I have asked her to help, she always does. She’s very reliable. I admire her selfless passion and love for her job.
Det. Terry Johnson

LA County Sheriffs Dept Special Victims Bureau

Patricia is one of the most passionate souls I have met. She cares about each person and their situation and does what she can to assist. No situation is too small or too big for her. Her organization truly does great work.
Shanna Ickler

Branch Manager, Orange County’s Credit Union

Patricia is truly an incredible person. She brings together our community and I can’t say enough about how she has changed so many lives with her support and guidance. Patricia is the real deal with her strong community leadership, connect with her and be inspired.
Navid Tayebi

Manager, Boomers Irvine

I have worked with Patricia for over a year and I have never seen someone so dedicated, then Patricia. She has always helping others before herself. I am honored to help with her vision to protect Crime Victims.
Burton Brink

Retired Sergeant, LA County Sheriff's Department

Patricia has dedicated her life to helping others. To hear her tell her story is not only inspiring, but it will give you the “hope” and the belief that “even though bad things happen to good people” the choice to do something good is a priceless gift.

Patricia is that gift to so many people she has helped throughout the years and continues to be such a great example to so many. We feel blessed to have her steering the ship for Crime Survivors.

Janet Wilson-Irving

Patrica is an inspirational women who encourages all of us even through the most difficult and extreme situations to pull ourselves together and create change. Patricia embodies the true meaning of SURVIVOR and her hard work, dedication, and commitment to healing victims is inspirational.
Ana L. Nogales, Ph.D.

Patricia — Just wanted to let you know that today my Women Studies class had VERY positive feedback of your presentation on Friday. We briefly talked about the last few guest presentations and everyone said that yours was the most memorable. My teacher was so impressed with your presentation that she told me she will be giving your info to the administration sometime this week in hopes of an assembly.Just thought you would want to know that everyone thought you were an amazing person with a great story of courage and strength. By the way, I also got 100% on this project, so THANK YOU!
Camille

Once in a very long while, someone appears that can truly benefit you, your employees and your organization. Patricia Wenskunas is that someone. A dynamic and entertaining speaker who enlightens her audiences on the topics of leadership, emotional intelligence, wellness, and body/mind healing, Patricia’s compelling personal story and engaging style lowers defenses and allows her to fearlessly direct thinking to an intimate personal level where few of us ever go.
Michael Paul Thomas

Attorney at Law

Anyone looking for a great speaker on an important topic should contact Patricia. I’ve heard her speak several times. Her personal story and passion for crime victims is profound. Her presentation will go a long way toward raising awareness, prevention and survival of crime.
Meg Waters

Until I learned what Patricia was doing for the Crime Survivors, I did not realize how important the issue was, i.e., the protection of rights of the crime victims. It is a true honor for me to serve as an Honorary Advisory Board Member, and thank you, Patricia, for the opportunity to work with you for the good cause for the community.
Steven S. Choi, Ph.D.

Irvine City Councilmember

Patricia, You did such a riveting presentation that many participants afterward reflected on several parts of your presentation at the end of the day. A few said that they really didn’t know about Marsy’s Law whatsoever and that the exact provisions written within were eye opening. Giving your own personal account which thrusted you into the deep dedication you continue to have and share with others was especially inspiring for all of us to hear. I thank you for covering so much in the short time considering with such impact and thoroughness. And although it goes without saying, with such strength and grace.
Michele

The responses Patricia receives during and after the conclusion of her presentations are consistently beyond a courtesy applause but often a standing acknowledgment for her compassionate content and clarity in her message of hope, healing and survival for any traumatic situation the listener or others they know may endure.
Anonymous

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