Patrice Onwuka
“Accepting the Tony Blankley Fellowship Award was a proud moment in my career and for my family. No other organization recognizes professionals for their unique ability to make the principles of American exceptionalism tangible and relevant to wide audiences. As leading journalists, commentators, and policy experts, Steamboat showcases our work and provides us with new opportunities to grow our reach.”
Patrice Onwuka is a political commentator and director
of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent
Women and a co-host on WMAL AM in Washington,
D.C. Patrice 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, philanthropy, and the criminal justice system.
Prior to moving to Washington, Patrice served as a
speechwriter for a United Nations spokesman.
Patrice is a frequent guest on Fox News, Fox Business
News, and PBS programs. Her opinions have appeared
in the Washington Post, USA Today, Barron’s, CNBC,
Bloomberg, and other national outlets. 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.
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.
