Patti Heying received a Master’s Degree in Theatre from the University of Kentucky in 1987, and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Louisville in 2007. She has worked as an acting and vocal coach in Minnesota and Kentucky for the past 20+ years, including serving as adjunct faculty in the theatre departments at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. Patti was the Training Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy for 5 years and has been the agency’s recruiter since 2007. She designs and provides coaching sessions and workshops on presentation skills for criminal defense attorneys within Kentucky and has been a guest coach in Missouri and New Orleans for NLADA’s Appellate Defender Training. Patti continues to direct, perform and teach with local theatres in the Bluegrass area.