Patrick Maurer

Patrick Maurer is a young, dynamic speaker who has presented workshops and entertained audiences of all ages in over ten states and in such venues as Six Flags Magic Mountain.

After emerging as active leader in high school where he worked as a Conflict Manager, HOBY Ambassador, Link Crew Leader, class president, ASB Senator, and member of the Campbell Union HS District Student Advisory Board, Patrick was recognized by Leigh High School with the Principal’s Cup as well as the creation of a perpetual award named in his honor.

Patrick continued to excel as a leader at Arizona State University. He worked on campus as a Programming Assistant for Student Leadership Programs, an Assistant Supervisor for Student Success Programs, and a Student Coordinator for ASU's Welcome Week.  After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Communication from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Patrick returned to San Jose to complete the Single Subject Teaching Credential Program at San Jose State University. He worked as a long-term substitute English teacher at a local high school constantly finding new ways to make material connect to student’s lives.

When not speaking or traveling, Patrick enjoys spending time engaged in one of his many hobbies: photography, theatre, reading, improvisation, rock climbing, poetry, or film.