Throughout her career, Patrice has held roles as a reporter, editor, columnist, podcast host, and producer, covering diverse topics ranging from film and television to beauty, politics, and health. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Essence, ELLE, MSNBC, Businessweek, and beyond, contributing to a more inclusive and empowering media landscape.

In April 2020, Patrice launched the newsletter Coronavirus News for Black Folks, highlighting the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on Black communities. The newsletter quickly gained national recognition, with features in WIRED, CBS News, and The Root. For her contributions during the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, Patrice was honored on the WIRED25 list alongside Dr. Anthony Fauci and Ava DuVernay. In 2023, she rebranded the newsletter as The Wakeful, shifting its focus to global news about Black girls and women.

Beyond her journalism career, Patrice offers consulting services for brands and businesses, helping them develop compelling, SEO-optimized stories that resonate with their target audiences. She specializes in articulating unique narratives and elevating brand voices to new heights. Whether working with startups or established industry leaders, Patrice partners with clients to ensure their messaging stands out and captures the attention it deserves.

Patrice holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors in English and Black Studies from Amherst College and a Master’s in Journalism from NYU, where she received the Maria Bartiromo Fellowship. She currently resides in Los Angeles and Brooklyn.

Patrice’s pronouns: she/her