Dr. Patt McGuire

Dr. Patt McGuire is a Christian Chaplain, professional speaker, and published author whose life is a powerful testimony of resilience and transformation. Her journey has been marked by extraordinary challenges—surviving near-death from accidental poisoning as a child, enduring sexual violations, and pressing through horrendous personal struggles. Instead of allowing these experiences to define her, Dr. Patt transformed her pain into purpose and now empowers others with her signature message: Own Your Destiny!

As a published author, Dr. Patt has written two impactful books: "Say I Am, the Way God Said I Am" a faith-filled guide to affirming identity and self-worth, and "My Best Friend is 96 Years Old" a celebration of wisdom, intergenerational friendship, and the lessons that shape us. She is currently developing a powerful new curriculum on integrity, designed to help individuals align values with daily actions.

In correctional settings, Dr. Patt delivers transformative keynotes and workshops that inspire hope, emotional resilience, and personal responsibility. Her keynote, Hope That Holds Under Lock & Key, equips incarcerated men and women to rise above shame, regulate emotions, and discover their worth. She also serves correctional staff with Resilient on the Front Line, a wellness program addressing burnout, stress, and moral injury. Her bold challenge to her audiences rings clear: “You’re ready to fight, but you’re unarmed.”

Her expertise in public safety leadership and criminal justice specialization gives her credibility with administrators, chaplains, officers, and educators alike. She is uniquely positioned to bridge the worlds of faith, personal development, and institutional leadership.

Her message also extends to schools. to teachers, she declares: “Be reachable and touchable for children, because sometimes you’re the only trusted covering they have.” And to students she says: “Look for someone safe you can trust and share your inner issues—you don’t have to carry them alone.”

Dr. Patt’s life affirms this truth: while the past cannot be changed, with courage and faith, anyone can rise, rebuild, and truly own their destiny.