actor | director | speaker | coach

Jere Van Patten is an award-winning actor, director, educator, author, and speaker whose work lives at the intersection of artistry, faith, healing, and human connection. He is the founder of The Actor’s Ink Studio and has performed extensively across the Valley. With an undergraduate degree in Theatre and graduate degrees in Education and Theatre Directing, Jere has worked with organizations including The Phoenix Theatre Company, Southwest Shakespeare Company, East Valley Children’s Theatre, Hale Centre Theatre, Theatre Works, Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, and more.

Beyond the stage, Jere is a sought-after speaker and teacher known for blending heartfelt storytelling, humor, and spiritual insight in ways that are honest, accessible, and deeply human. Having navigated profound personal loss, physical pain, and identity-shaking setbacks, he speaks candidly about reclaiming joy, deepening faith, restoring mental health, and stepping boldly into abundance—without shame or apology. His work invites audiences and students alike to reflect, heal, laugh, and leave with practical tools for living fully and fearlessly.

Jere lives in Mesa, Arizona, with his wife Allyson and their three MVPs: Maggie, Max, and Mayzie.