Patient engagement is more than a phrase; it is essential to effective treatment and care. In this one-on-one interview, hear the captivating stories of two patient advocates, Suzanne "Suz" Schrandt, JD, founder and CEO of ExPPect, and Catherine Ames, author of the Daily Trojan’s "Chronically Catherine" column and a recent graduate of University of Southern California, as they discuss how patient engagement has evolved, examine recent shifts within the patient engagement space, and share ways to actively support patient-centered care.