Patrice Onwuka

Patrice Onwuka is the Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women's Forum. She is also a Tony Blankley fellow at The Steamboat Institute. She has worked in policy, advocacy, and communications roles in Washington, D.C. for more than a decade on issues related to the economy, employment, technology, and the criminal justice system. Patrice is a frequent guest on Fox News, Fox Business News, and PBS programs. She hosts a column called the New Agenda for Black Women on Newsmax.com and is a contributor to the  Washington Examiner  and  The Hill . Her opinions have appeared in the  Washington Post,   USA Today , CNBC, Bloomberg, and other outlets.  Born in the Caribbean, Patrice immigrated with her family to Boston where she grew up and completed her education. Patrice holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Tufts University and a master’s degree in international relations from Boston College. Patrice resides in Maryland with her husband and three children.