Patti has been a repeated guest lecturer and the Nursing/Allied Health Chairperson of ASLMS for multiple terms.   In 1999 and 2014 received the Nurse Excellence Award from ASLMS.  She served numerous three-year positions as the ASLMS Nursing-Allied Health Representative to the board and Laser Safety Director for 2019-2022.  She is presently a national consultant for various laser companies and organizations, including the Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA), the American Spa Association (AMSPA), the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists (SPSSCS), and the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN).

Patti is a national consultant for various laser companies and professional organizations, including appointments as the principal medical and aesthetic instructor for Rockwell Laser Industries. She is an active member of the ANSI Z136.3 committee, where she has been appointed as the acting secretary since 2009. She also serves as a member of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) TC 76 WG4 and ISO/WG12 committees. In 2019, she received the distinguished IEC 1906 Award for her work in international laser safety standards.

Patti Owens works with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon as a clinical, aesthetic, compliance, and administrative advisor in Rancho Mirage, CA. Patti’s previous employment for 11 years was with a Dermatologist in Olympia, WA. Patti’s experience also includes 13 years of experience as a Laser Manager at Providence St. Peter Hospital.   Her responsibilities included program development, education and supervision of 13 laser systems, implementation of the laser perioperative role, development of a multi-system laser in-house and mobile program, and enforcement of safety policies as the facility’s acting Laser Safety Officer.

Patti’s educational background is a testament to her knowledge and expertise. She received her BSN from the University of Colorado in 1976 and graduated with her Master’s degree in Health Administration from Chapman University in 1996.  Patti Owens is well-published in numerous clinical journals.  Her co-authored book with Pamela Hill, Milady’s Aesthetician Series, Laser and Light Therapy, was published in 2009 by Cengage Learning.