Following Up With: Israel McLeod - Women in Pan - Trinidad and Tobago

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Israel McLeod 

“It is good to see that we are steadily increasing the avenues for our women and girls to demonstrate their insight and competencies as Managers, Captains, Liaison Representatives, Arrangers, Groovers, Tuners and Entrepreneurs. It helps to foster a nurturing and enterprising environment for our youth and elders. When women and girls are empowered, it can only auger well for the future of our economies and societies, as there is representation at all levels and a deeper commitment to sustainable development...” -- Israel McLeod

A significant period of time has passed since our initial 2015 interview with Israel McLeod (MA) (Marketing & Communications Specialist, Steelband Liaison, Manageress, Entrepreneur, Steelpan Musician and Mother)... In this follow-up exclusive interview with When Steel Talks Ms. McLeod shares from her unique vantage point experiences, insight and realities on the progress of PAN in Trinidad and Tobago.

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