Pat McLean is a female word artist dedicated to the writing, reciting and powerful performance of poetry. She offers a wide range of performance styles and poems—from poignant and inspirational to roof-raising and revolutionary—which can be designed to fit any venue. She has performed extensively throughout the tri-state area as well as other cities in various venues, including a variety of worthwhile causes. In addition to performances, Ms. McLean offers workshops to organizations seeking to address issues relevant to the challenges faced by women and girls in transitional periods of their lives. Whether it’s an enrichment program for girls, an opportunity for participants to express social life issues, or the discovery of other worthwhile endeavors beyond traditional familial roles, her workshops will provide a safe environment for sharing and learning. An experienced presenter and dynamic speaker, she assist women’s and children’s service providers and their clientele to allow their creativity to begin to promote an emotionally and spiritually healthy sense of self-identity, self-esteem, and self-empowerment.