At the intersection of artistry and advocacy, poetry and practice, grassroots and global reach stands Natalie Patterson. She is a multi-disciplinary teaching artist with 20 years of experience, applying her skillset from the halls of juvenile detention centers to the boardrooms of international corporations, all while focusing on a simple yet powerful question: “What does it mean to be liberated?” Natalie proudly serves as the Director of Training and Programs at BEAM - The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective, the leading national training, movement-building, and grantmaking institution dedicated to the wellness of Black and Marginalized folks. You can learn more about her work at Natalieispoetry.com