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Headlined Guests

Headlined Guests that have appeared on BBS Radio TV

Guest Occupation: Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, Psychic Medium, Wellness Coach
Guest Biography:

Summer Morgan is a gifted sound healer, psychic medium, and wellness coach whose transformative journey emerges from deep personal trials. Having triumphed over the debilitating effects of breast implant illness and the shadows of childhood trauma and abuse, she found her true calling: to guide others in their own healing journeys.

As the founder of The White Feather, Summer weaves her empathic gifts with sound healing and holistic wellness practices, fostering deep connections and spiritual alignment. Her mission is to illuminate the path to health, clarity, and profound inner peace.

Tune in as she shares her compelling story and transformative practices, inviting others to embrace their healing and step into their authentic selves.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Sound Healing, Yoga, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: Love Ripple - to awake the global consciousness and assist in ascension
Guest Biography:

Diana MaAra Divine, a Soul Guide and Galactic Shaman, is passionate about helping others unlock their multidimensional potential. As a Metaphysical Activator and Quantum Educator, she uses a blend of quantum, shamanic, and psychological tools to create personalized paths for transformation. Diana founded the Source Language Institute, which aims to teach pure communication through Source codes, also known as Light Language. She offers a self-paced Source Code Mastery course for those interested in exploring Light Language. In her one-on-one sessions, Diana provides Quantum Healing Hypnosis, Quantum Attunement, and Crystalline Soul Healing. She also leads Sound Healing and Phoenix Rising Kundalini Activation workshops, both online and in the NJ/NY area. Diana’s podcast, Soul Communication, is available on major platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. Her work is dedicated to empowering others through deep spiritual activation and multidimensional healing.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Abundance Alchemist
Guest Biography:

Sean Clayton is a transformational coach and radical optimist whose life journey—overcoming childhood abuse, health challenges, and deep personal struggles—has forged his path as a guide to personal liberation and empowerment. With a unique approach that blends ancient wisdom and modern tools, Sean inspires others to ‘read the code’ of their experiences, turning trauma into triumph and fueling growth through everyday life. He’s dedicated to helping others unlock the science of abundance and live an integrated journey of self-awareness and world engagement. 

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Spiritual, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: A world-renowned thought leader, visionary, and generator of new ideas
Guest Biography:

A world-renowned thought leader, visionary, and generator of new ideas, Marc offers open-minded executive and leaders—on every continent—new and better ways to move into the future. Marc’s core skill is “re-framing,” i.e., getting people to see things in new ways.  Marc helps audiences think, feel, and act differently regarding their future work and lives. People who hear him ALWAYS leave with new thoughts and perspectives.

Marc holds graduate degrees from Harvard and Yale Universities. He earned his MBA from the Harvard Business School with distinction, and spent 6 years at the famed Boston Consulting Group.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Spiritual, Variety
Guest Occupation: Emergency Physician, decorated combat Veteran & Author
Guest Biography:

Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is a respected US Air Force Reserve Colonel, physician, and a passionate advocate for leadership and community service. He is running for Congress, committed to using his extensive military and medical experience to serve his constituents and strengthen our country.

Dr. McConkey's leadership philosophy is rooted in his over two decades of service in various leadership roles in the military. He understands the importance of strong leadership in achieving success and making a positive impact on people's lives. His leadership ethos, "Be the Weight Behind the Spear," emphasizes the importance of hard work, dedication, and a strong sense of purpose in achieving success.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, History, Kids & Family, Medicine, Military, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Health Coach
Guest Biography:

Martin Pytela (rhymes with patella) became a health coach

after overcoming serious health challenges.

 

Many great healers have their own hero-journey stories of overcoming difficult and often life-altering challenges. Martin's health was dramatically altered for the worse when, at age 25, he received 12 mercury amalgam fillings. 

Determined to reclaim his well-being, Martin embarked on an arduous yet enlightening path of self-discovery. For ten years, he immersed himself in a wealth of knowledge, reading thousands of pages of literature and reports (before the internet) in pursuit of holistic healing. Armed with newfound insights and fueled by a relentless spirit, he invested over a hundred thousand dollars into his journey toward restoration. 

As the founder of Life Enthusiast, Martin is dedicated to providing natural remedies for degenerative health issues. His passion for natural healing empowers individuals to reverse chronic diseases and reclaim their well-being.

Today, Martin’s legacy helps people discover how genetics and lifestyle intersect to create either illness or health. His steadfast commitment to healing, deep empathy, and tireless dedication serve as a beacon of inspiration for those navigating their journey toward vibrant health and vitality. 

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Homeopathy, Nutrition
Guest Occupation: Author on ‘Ecoside’, world threatening megatrends like climate change & AI
Guest Biography:

David A. Collier is the author of the FIVE-STAR (Readers Favorite) science fantasy series, Earth’s Ecocide. He dedicates the Earth’s Ecocide book series to those who love this tiny speck of wonder called Earth.

I have two objectives and need your help to publicize them:

• To help awaken humanity to the realities of climate destruction, unregulated artificial intelligence, and disruptive tribal behavior, and how it might end.

• To encourage movie producers and their firms to make emotional movies about these realities and why we must protect our home.

See author interviews on BookView, Literary Titan, and DragonFly.

In David A. Collier’s debut science fiction novel, Earth’s Ecocide: Hope 2147, a mysterious orb arrives on Earth offering a solution to an Earth ravaged by heat and flood. But humanity must overcome its greatest obstacle: itself. The burden of salvation falls on the shoulders of the Hickory family as fractured nations, ignorant governments, and ravenous media grapple with the orb’s arrival. The debut novel can be found on BookBaby and Amazon (ISBN 978-1-66783-411-5 eBook, ISBN 978-1-66783-410-8 printed).

Guest Category: Arts, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Author, Researcher, Filmmaker
Guest Biography:

Mike Ricksecker is an acclaimed author and researcher known for his works, including Gates of The AnunnakiAstral Genesis, and the award-winning Travels Through Time. He has written several Amazon bestsellers, such as A Walk in The Shadows and Alaska's Mysterious Triangle, along with numerous historic paranormal books. Mike has appeared on popular shows like History Channel's Ancient Aliens, GAIA TV, and Travel Channel’s The Alaska Triangle. He also produces and directs the docuseries The Shadow Dimension, available on various streaming platforms, and shares insights on ancient wisdom and the supernatural through his extensive YouTube channel. 

Guest Category: Literature, Cosmology, Energy Healing, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Personal Development, Inspirational, Motivational, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Author, teacher and lecturer on mysticism.
Guest Biography:

My guest, Jason Quitt is the author of Gates of The Anunnaki: Sacred Geometry Keys to The Gods, Astral Genesis – Astrological Keys to The Gods, and Egyptian Postures of Power – Mysticism | Movements | Meditations. Jason has been teaching and lecturing on mysticism, shamanism, out of body experiences, astral projection, meditation and Qi Gong since 2010. Jason has been studying various energy modalities and spiritual practices since 2002. After graduating from the Institute of Energy Wellness in 2005, Jason has continued his journey into the ancient systems of mysticism, metaphysics, wellness, and Shamanism to this day.  

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Country Music Artist, Vocalist, Songwriter
Guest Biography:

Recently signed to Private Label Artists, Isabella’s official radio release, Free, gained great traction nationally and internationally and peaked as the #2 most streamed and #4 most downloaded songs on PlayMPE. This took her on her first official radio tour this year visiting stations in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee in support of the song, and even performed during CMA Music Festival in Nashville this summer.

This impressive teenager not only works hard in music but also lives an everyday life of school, friends and sports, while still pursuing her career as an artist. As a teen, Isabella finds herself listening to the radio and singing along to the songs that she knows, while dreaming of one day playing her own sold-out shows. Isabella credit the most influence over her songs, from her personal life, walk of faith, and love for the U.S. that is sprinkled into her songs. Isabella loves to hunt, fish, and all the things a country girl loves, yet has all the qualities a young lady possesses.

With a few additional songs ready to be released throughout 2024, she is proving to be the next country
teen sensation. At 16 years old, Isabella has a heart of gold and the passion for music. With her love for
music mixed with her vibrant and bubbly personality, Isabelle continues to grow as she remains on her
musical journey.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Kids & Family, Music, Emotional Health and Freedom, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Two Time Olympian, Nine Time Austrian Pair Champion
Guest Biography:

Olympic Figure Skater, Visionary Producer, and Ice Entertainment Pioneer. From competing on the world stage to revolutionizing live ice shows, Bietak’s career spans over five decades of innovation and excellence. His creative genius has transformed the landscape of ice entertainment, bringing spectacular performances to audiences worldwide. As the founder of Willy Bietak Productions, he continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible on ice, combining artistry, technology, and passion. Bietak’s legacy is etched in ice, honored by his induction into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.

Wilhelm “Willy” Bietak, born on May 23, 1947, in Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria, is an Austrian pair skater turned skating event producer who has left an indelible mark on the world of figure skating and ice entertainment.

Bietak’s competitive skating career was marked by impressive achievements. He represented Austria at eight World Championships and at two Winter Olympics.

Guest Category: Entertainment, Games & Hobbies, Philosophy, Emotional Health and Freedom, Society and Culture, Pop Culture, Sports & Recreation, Professional, Outdoor
Guest Occupation: Religious Science Practitioner
Guest Biography:

Morine Bartley is a Religious Science Practitioner, an Event Planer, a Ceremony Coordinator, and the maker of a widely loved Costa Rican Pepper Jelly.

As a seeker of truth, she has and continues to look deeply into inner power, her inner power, and that of each of us. Her latest work, learnings, and teachings, revolve around acknowledging that we are co-creators of our own destiny. She has learned, experienced, and teaches that, that which we are seeking is right where we are. All that is required to do, is to acknowledge and be grateful for all that we have in order to manifest that which we seek. This is to be done with no regrets, as our past experiences are lessons. We are best served learning from our lessons, thereby henceforth ever moving toward that which currently is before us is our own creation.

Morine not only reminds her clients, she embodies as well as possible, for her clients, be it spiritual, event planning, or even those who buy jelly from her, that it is indeed an awesome prevalence granted to each of us, individually, that we make a point to, every moment we have to steadfastly, acknowledge and be thankful for everything we have.

As a Religious Science Practitioner, Morine’s focus is on working with those who want to create change in their lives. And working with those who are ready to take responsibility of themselves, and learn the lessons of the past.

Morine has also recently ventured into processing, and selling her already widely loved pepper jelly.

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Philosophy, Psychology, Self Help, Inspirational, Society and Culture, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Fussion Violinist
Guest Biography:

Lady Zhe is a product of the Long Beach Unified School District, and an alumnus of Long Beach Polytechnic High School. She is the proud mother two children. She is also a member of Greater Harvest Church of God In Christ where Dr. Gerald Johnson is the Pastor. She earned two Bachelors of Science degrees. One in Music and one in Management Science with an emphasis in Information Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She earned her Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.

Lady Zhe has performed nationally in a variety of venues. In 2005 she had the opportunity to study with Karen Briggs and in 2010 she studied with Regina Carter. She has recorded with Detroit Music Award Winning Artist Paul Miles and has opened for Motown Legend Martha Reeves of the Vandellas. Lady Zhe Has performed in a number of Venues from classical, Jazz and gospel. She is a three-time Detroit Music Award Nominee. In October 2023, Lady Zhe Performed as a soloist at the World Renowned Taste of Soul Community Festival in front of the thousands that attended on the Brenda Marsh Mitchell Gosepel Stage.

Lady Zhe brings a sensitivity and passion to the 5 string Ned Steinberger passive electric violin like no one else. Even though Lady Zhe has been classically trained her roots are in the gospel music. Once you hear and see Lady Zhe you will know this performer loves to improvise in Jazz and other genres of melodic music.

During the 2015-2016 calendar Lady Zhe has performed in Los Angeles as a featured soloist in a smooth Jazz concert. She was the featured soloist for the opening of the premier natural hair and lifestyle conference: Nappywood: “State of the Natural Hair Union” at the Reef in Los Angeles, and is scheduled to do the same this year at the 4th annual conference. She has also performed as a part of the 1st violin section in the Bellflower Symphony for their Opera concert series.

In April 2016, Lady Zhe was the featured musician for the Cal State University Dominguez production of the insightful play “Wine in the Wilderness.” In July 2016, Lady Zhe was filmed for “Nathalia”, a music video of the lead single for Burhan G, Denmark Music Award Winner, November 2016 US album release. Lady Zhe has released her single: Elevate in June 2019 in anticipation of her full length project. Elevate charted on the European Independent Music Charts. The Video for Elevate was Released worldwide in January 2021. When Elevate was picked up by independent radio it debuted on the chart at #8.

Currently Lady Zhe is currently working on a new musical/video project that will showcase her talent, gift and artistry to the world. She was the host of the Jazz and Tech Lounge with Lady Zhe podcast on the Bshani Network which has grew from 450,000 downloads and streams to 1.7 Million worldwide.

She is also an author and has also published a book in September 2017 titled, SEO Training 2017: Search Engine Optimization and Marketing for Small Business which is available on Amazon.

Guest Category: Arts, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Music, Emotional Health and Freedom, Society and Culture, Pop Culture
Guest Occupation: Retired Sheriff
Guest Biography:

Author/speaker and former sheriff Richard Mack has served in a wide variety of roles over the course of his nearly twenty year career in law enforcement, which began in Provo, Utah.

Mack began his career with the Provo Police Department as a parking enforcement cadet while attending BYU. A couple of years later he became a full-time officer and was soon promoted to Corporal, Sergeant, and Detective. His most traumatic experience there was a one-year assignment as an undercover narcotics agent. After nearly 11 years at Provo PD, Mack decided to return to his childhood turf in Arizona and run for Graham County Sheriff. His campaign took off and he was elected in 1988.

He was sheriff for two terms until 1997. He was named Elected Official of the Year by the Arizona-New Mexico Coalition of Counties in 1994, received the NRA Law Officer of the Year, inducted into the NRA Hall of Fame, 1995 Cicero Award, Samuel Adams Leadership Award from the Local Sovereignty Coalition, and Gun Owners of America Defender of the Second Amendment Award.

During his tenure, federal officers informed the sheriffs of the state that they would be required to enforce the so-called “Brady Bill” and run background checks at their expense under the law. In 1994, Mack and six other sheriffs from across the country, challenged the constitutionality of the Brady Bill and ultimately, fought it all the way to the United States Supreme Court, where they won a monumental decision for freedom. Three years later, in a landmark 5-4 split decision based on the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Mack won his case.

A graduate of the FBI National Academy, some of Mack’s positions include: patrol officer, undercover narcotics officer, hostage negotiator, youth officer, school resource officer, communications supervisor, corporal, front desk sergeant, detective, sheriff, Search and Rescue supervisor, jail administrator, and DARE instructor.

Mack has been a consultant on numerous cases regarding police abuse, brutality, and other misconduct by public officials. He has joined with other members of the law enforcement community to speak out in favor of drug policy reform.

A graduate of Brigham Young University, Mack now lives with his wife near the Phoenix, AZ area.

During the past two years Sheriff Mack has been a speaker at more than 70 different Tea Party rallies all across the country, ranging all the way from Honolulu to Bangor, Maine. Mack has supported this noble movement, because it is both effective and peaceful.

Guest Category: Politics & Government
Guest Occupation: Suzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher, author, and medium recognized on the Watkins’ 2022 list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.
Guest Biography:

My guest, Suzanne Giesemann is an author and teacher of awakened living. She has been included on Watkins' list of “100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.” A former U.S. Navy Commander and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with a master’s degree in National Security Affairs, today she shares “21st Century Spirituality”, merging the latest scientific understanding about Consciousness with ancient spiritual wisdom. Her work provides stunning evidence of our essential interconnectedness. She teaches proven methods that anyone can use to connect with the many levels of our multidimensional reality. Suzanne has authored 15 books, 6 best-selling Hemi-Sync recordings, and YouTube videos reaching millions of viewers.  She produces the Daily Way inspirational messages, the Awakened Way app, and hosts the top-ranking Messages of Hope podcast. She leads classes, workshops, retreats, and Awakened Way cruises, and serves as faculty with The Shift Network and Humanity’s Team. Suzanne is known for her joyful, down-to-earth style of making deep spiritual concepts easy to understand. She laces her teaching with evidence-filled stories of the greater reality and practical tools that produce the personal experience of our multidimensional nature. Her connection with those across the veil has been scientifically validated in laboratory settings. Her messages bring hope and healing that go straight to the heart.  

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Tricia McCannon is a renowned clairvoyant, teacher, and mystical symbologist.
Guest Biography:

My guest, Tricia McCannon, is a spiritual mystic, historian, and symbologist who has been a headliner in Europe and America for over two decades. Initiated into many ancient paths of wisdom, she has appeared on over 175 radio shows including Coast to Coast AM, Dreamland, and several international documentaries. Tricia is the author of five acclaimed books including Dialogues with the Angels, The Return of the Divine Sophia, The Angelic Origins of the Soul, Jesus: The Explosive Story of the 30 Lost Years and the Ancient Mystery Religions, and Angels: Personal Encounters with Divine Beings of Light. Ms. McCannon speaks on a variety of subjects from The Lost Years of Jesus to The Quest for the Philosopher’s Stone, Egyptian Mysteries to the Reemergence of the Divine Feminine, Ancient Civilizations to Angels. She is the Founder of the Phoenix Fire Mystery School, and leader of the global peace initiative called The Way of Truth with students worldwide. A renowned clairvoyant, Tricia has read globally for over 6000 people and is trained in both traditional and shamanic practices. She is initiated in the Celtic, Egyptian, Christian, Far Eastern, and Native American traditions, which makes her a powerful bridge teacher for thousands worldwide.

Guest Category: Earth & Space, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Paranormal, Physics & Metaphysics, Self Help, Spiritual, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Political strategist
Guest Biography:

Lisa D.T. Rice is a political strategist — passionate about reform and political innovation. Rice is active in bringing productive change to U.S. politics. An independent, Lisa advocates for a stronger American democracy rooted in active participation by a plurality of citizens and loosening the grip of the two-party duopoly.
 

Rice holds a master’s degree in management from the MIT Sloan School and a BA degree from the Newcomb College of Tulane University. A native Washingtonian, Lisa lives in the District of Columbia with her husband. Her son, also a graduate of Tulane University, teaches in the DC Public Schools system.

Guest Category: History, Kids & Family, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: Reverend & Certified Natural Health Professional
Guest Biography:

Since his miraculous salvation in Yah’Shua (Jesus Christ) over 28 years ago, Rev. William “Bill” Schnoebelen has faithfully pressed into the calling and anointing of God to teach Biblical revelation to the Body of Messiah and lead the lost into salvation. A prayer warrior, Biblical scholar, and author, he founded With One Accord Ministries in 1992. Since then, the anointing of the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) has allowed him to minister to thousands across the globe through preaching, books, videos, and countless booklets, articles, and tracts. He earned a Masters in Theological Studies degree in 1980 and a Master of Arts degree in counseling in 1990. Following the Holy Spirit’s lead, he acquired degrees in Naturopathic Medicine and Nutritional Herbology becoming a Certified Natural Health Professional in 2004. Listed in Who's Who in Religion, William’s newest book, Romancing Death, sheds light on the current pop culture vampire phenomenon (TWILIGHT, etc.), and is scheduled for release in March 2012.

Recognized as a Biblical authority on alternative religions and the occult, previous to his salvation Bill spent sixteen years as a teacher of witchcraft, spiritism, and ceremonial magick. To Yah’Shua’s glory, the Ruach has continually used Bill’s experience as a Druidic high priest, ordained spiritist minister, and former satanist to teach Christians the intricacies of spiritual warfare and minister to those lost in cults. He also spent nine years as an active member of the Freemason fraternity (both York and Scottish rite) and five years as a devout member of the LDS (Mormon) church, where he held numerous offices, including elders’ quorum president. Bill held temple recommendations in the LDS church for four years.

Rev. William “Bill” Schnoebelen’s autobiography, Lucifer Dethroned, is a gripping account of his descent into the darkest side of mysticism and magick and subsequent restoration through grace and the love of Yah'shua. His testimonies are thorough historical surveys of contemporary satanism. His second book, Blood on the Doorposts, is the prayerful result of thousands of hours spent counseling people to freedom from oppressive religious systems or dysfunctional relationships – this book functions as a graduate-level course on prayer therapy and spiritual warfare.

Masonry: Beyond the Light, a best-selling book, is heralded as the finest book on Freemasonry written by a former Mason. A thorough survey of the history of the lodge, this testimony examines the spiritual dynamics that underlie Masonry and examines its rites and practices in relation to the Light of the Bible.

Space Invaders is the fruit of thirty years of research into the UFO enigma and contains astonishing Biblical answers to some of the most perplexing aspects of flying saucers and the alien abduction phenomenon sweeping the country. It places saucers and aliens under the light of YHWH’s Holy Word with amazing results. This information prepares readers for some of the coming end-times deceptions.

Wicca: Satan's Little White Lie is a treatise of modern white witchcraft from the view of a former Wiccan high priest who taught and initiated hundreds of novices over many years. The Craft's harmless appearance is revealed as a mask for more ominous spirituality.

Rev. Schnoebelen speaks to congregations, at conferences, and ministers on a wide variety of topics, including:

  • Soul winning
  • Health, addictions, and healing - both spiritual and physical
  • Apologetics for the Bible and Bible study
  • Spiritual Warfare and Liberation
  • The UFO phenomenon
  • Examinations of various religious groups - including (but not limited to) Mormons, Freemasons, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Witches
Guest Category: Religion, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: International Instructor, Writer, Retired Fire Fighter Captain, Fire Fighter Veteran
Guest Biography:

RAUL A. ANGULO is a 38-year veteran of the fire service and a retired captain of Seattle (WA) Fire Department Ladder Company 6. He is an international instructor and writer.

Angulo served with the Seattle Fire Department for 36 years, holding leadership positions with several firefighting organizations. He has published more than 350 articles in major firefighting magazines and is the author of Engine Company Fireground Operations (fourth edition), published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Jones & Bartlett Learning.

 

Guest Category: Careers, Education, Courses & Training, Health & Lifestyle, Military, Society and Culture
Guest Occupation: D.C. Auditor
Guest Biography:

Former three-term D.C. Councilmember Kathleen (Kathy) Patterson became D.C. Auditor on December 15, 2014, after being nominated and confirmed unanimously by the D.C. Council to ; she was subsequently nominated and confirmed unanimously by the Council for a six-year term on February 7, 2023.

Patterson came to ODCA after working for nearly eight years for the Pew Charitable Trusts, first as federal policy director for Pre-K Now, a 10-year Pew campaign that succeeded in doubling state investments in high-quality voluntary pre-k education across the country, then as a director in Pew’s Government Relations department. Her work for Pew included outreach to federal and state policymakers on a wide range of public policy issues, including performance budgeting, home visiting, dental care for children, election reform, and corrections reform.

Patterson was elected to the D.C. Council from Ward 3 in 1994, was re-elected in 1998 and 2002, and ran unsuccessfully for Council chairman in 2006. She chaired the committees on Government Operations, Judiciary, and Education, Recreation and Libraries. She was part of the leadership that brought the District out of financial crisis in the mid-90s and earned a reputation for effective oversight of executive branch agencies. Her major legislation included smoke-free D.C., the First Amendment Rights and Police Standards Act of 2004 governing policy practices handling demonstrations, school modernization, personnel reform, and authorization for public charter schools. Council reforms she initiated included the legislature’s annual performance hearings, authorization for special investigations, and a separate Council budget office.

Patterson is a former newspaper reporter including serving as a Washington correspondent for the Kansas City Star, and former communications director for the American Public Welfare Association. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a Master’s in English from Georgetown University.

Guest Category: History, Politics & Government, Self Help, Variety