Pat Mabry has been a West African dancer and teacher for over 20 years. She has performed with the

Ju-Ju ensemble, Cinque African Dance Theater, and Opus Dance Theater. As a faculty member at

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center and Hostos Lincoln Academy she was responsible for teaching youth

at these two prestigious institutions. Pat is also a quilt artist she started quilting in 2002 and became a

member of Harlem Girls Quilting Circle; within that time her creativity of fiber arts which she has titled

“Vibrant Expressions” has been exhibited in many venues and participated in holiday salon series with

The Harlem Aesthetic – Harlem For The Holidays. Her passion for working with the community and

culture lead her to Hostos Community College/CUNY where Pat is employed as the Assistant Director of

Admissions & Recruitment; the chairperson of the Hostos Kwanzaa committee and has facilitated and

created Kwanzaa celebrations for the past 29 years.

“ My love for African dance, quilting, and working in higher education is my tribute and honor to my

ancestors and my vibrant African culture.”