Dr. Jorge Valdes & Pattie Martello

Dr. Jorge Valdes was a twice-convicted drug lord that was told he could never turn his life around. Today he is a renowned national speaker with a message of hope, forgiveness and the power to change. Dr. Jorge Valdes received his PhD from Loyola University, where he studied ethics and the new testament. He also holds a master's degree in theology from Wheaton College. Jorge is a featured contributor in the trending Netflix docuseries, Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami. www.JorgeValdesPhD.comPattie Martello is a personal transformation expert, freelance writer, IT consultant, and organizational change manager. She has led change management initiatives in large federal agencies and Big 4 consulting firms, helping to transform organizations of all sizes in industries such as healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing. Pattie is an advocate for PAL, her approach to dating encourages women to Pause, Awaken, and Launch before they continue their journeys. www.pattiemartello.com