Make Your Red Ribbon Week Unforgettable!
Give Your Students an Experience that Engages, Excites, & Elevates Drug-Free Choices!
FEATURED SPEAKER FOR:
ROCKING EVENTS FOR SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, & CONFERENCES FOR 18 YEARS ACROSS 48 STATES!
High-energy youth speaker with style!
Give your students a Red Ribbon Week assembly they WANT to see with a message they NEED to hear! Patrick blends music, dance, and tons of audience engagement into his award-winning school assemblies! From tobacco-free living conferences to global youth leadership summits, Patrick is ready to make your event awesome!
It was AWESOME! Everyone loved the message and how it was delivered. He also got the crowd involved and moving which fit right into our overall message (self image, peer pressure, leadership, and overall health). If you want a high energy, fun, interactive speaker Patrick 'Pac Man' is your Man.
Students Working Against Tobacco | G. Rivera | Coordinator
Epic Youth Speaker, Author, and Dancer!
Imagine your students up and moving, having an amazing experience all the while learning about the importance of positive peer relationships, healthy choices, and goals! Effective drug-free living and tobacco-free living begins when students can connect who they are with where they're going in life. Patrick takes a very engaging approach towards empowering students to understand the impact their daily decisions have on their futures.
For over 20 years, Patrick has mentored youth in the community and inspired young minds as a CTE Entrepreneurship Teacher at Del Valle High School—a predominantly Black and Brown, low-socioeconomic campus. Patrick brings real-world experience, cultural understanding, and contagious energy to recharge your staff and remind them why they do what they do!
Dance and music paint the backdrop for Patrick's message which focuses on:
Fueling a Growth Mindset – Shift from “I can’t” to “I can” with practical tools to help students thrive.
Building a Supportive Community – Cultivate trust, connection, and belonging within your district and beyond.
Living on Mission – Recenter on the “why” behind the work, aligning daily actions with your shared purpose.
Prioritizing Mental Health & Self-Care – Protect your passion by protecting your well-being.
Patrick has been a keynote speaker for Education Service Centers, educator conferences, migrant programs, district convocations, and campuses nationwide — always leaving audiences energized, reconnected, and ready to make an impact.
Patrick was very energetic and had a great connection with the kids. His message was very on point and appropriate for the age group. He was able to inspire the kids and give them advice which can be applied to their every day lives...audiences were also engaged throughout his entire presentation.
Hillary Woodcum | Tobacco Prevention Specialist| FL
"TASB loved your message, loved your energy and is inspired by the fact that you took your hobby, made it a passion, gave it purpose, and used it to make the world a better place."
K.Marx| Sr. Development Specialist |TX Assoc. of School Boar
N.Richter|Teacher|KS
Student Mentor|UTPA Gen TX Conference
Student Mentor|UTPA Gen TX Conference
"You are a very talented man and you inspire many to get their life in order to succeed through positive choices.Thanks for coming out here and keep up the fantastic job and being real. Bless you!"
Student Mentor|UTPA Gen TX Conference
Student Mentor|UTPA Gen TX Conference
Student Mentor|UTPA Gen TX Conference
"His presentation blew away my expectation. I expected a cliched speech mixed with corny dancing,but it was entertaining and very relatable for not only the group of students that attended, but for myself,a college graduate. He accomplished the main goal which was to get the kids involved and
motivated to pursue a higher education. If your group attending will be college students and younger, he is the perfect choice...."
Dana P. |Event Planner | WV
Student Mentor|UTPA Gen TX Conference
Dana P. |Event Planner | WV
As a third-party planner, I first hired Patrick in 2013, and I continued to work with him on teen events including conferences, advocacy events and team-building retreats. Whether he was in front of an audience of 500 or 12, Patrick delivered an energetic and engaging audience experience. He received excellent feedback from both teens and their adult program leaders, plus my clients were consistently happy with his performance. Patrick is versatile often filling roles as keynote, emcee and youth leader. He has great program content and never hesitates to integrate this with event-specific topics and messages. If you’re planning a youth event, I cannot recommend Patrick enough! He’s easy to work with, brings a high level of energy and excels at motivating youth.
Paula Kershaw | FCCLA Advisor | LA
Paula Kershaw | FCCLA Advisor | LA
Paula Kershaw | FCCLA Advisor | LA
"I first heard Patrick speak at a National Leadership Conference for FCCLA ... of course, Patrick was a hit. Evaluations were 100% positive. We decided it was time for a return visit (4 years later) and once again Patrick did not disappoint. Provided a positive message to ...members while having fun with crowd interaction, then interacting with them during intermission and post conference. If you are looking for a high energy keynote speaker that can interact with the crowd while sending a positive message, Patrick is the one you want."
Nicolle DiPasquale | FCCLA Nationals
Paula Kershaw | FCCLA Advisor | LA
Paula Kershaw | FCCLA Advisor | LA
"More than 5,900 nationwide members, advisers, alumni, and guests of FCCLA gathered in Nashville to celebrate this year’s [theme], “Beyond the Label.” Patrick Perez served as a general session speaker...his performance was energetic, lively, and engaging...
Patrick used dance to motivate the audience to express themselves as individuals and go ‘beyond labels’. Patrick demonstrated the power of positive action through dance, and empowered our members with a sense of self. I would recommend him as an energetic and relatable presenter..."
Barbara Jean Garza| Director|UTPA|CASP Community Outreach
Paula Kershaw | FCCLA Advisor | LA
Barbara Jean Garza| Director|UTPA|CASP Community Outreach
"Patrick’s high energy and passion for what he does immediately grasped everyone’s attention. His promo videos and unique interpretation to promoting higher education and overall motivation really made him stand out. I would definitely recommend Patrick... where high energy and motivation are key!"
Professor Faul | 4-H | LA
Christie Lybarger| Lewis County High School| WV
Barbara Jean Garza| Director|UTPA|CASP Community Outreach
“You were a hit with the 4-H members and really connected with them. Your message was exactly what 4-H stands for, thanks for doing such a great job. I hope you get the opportunity to speak to other 4-H groups around the country. You really did a great job, wish you the best."
Christie Lybarger| Lewis County High School| WV
Christie Lybarger| Lewis County High School| WV
Christie Lybarger| Lewis County High School| WV
"He was fantastic! He was full of energy and life; a very positive message and wonderful role model. A search on the internet led us to Patrick. Patrick helped [our campus] set goals and develop a strategy for accomplishing their goals. Schedule him! Now!"