Meet Artrice Lanae.

TGS DC MEMBER SINCE 2021

Artrice Lanae can be described as a forced to be reckoned with. Artrice has always been an active leader in school and out of school. Through her faith in God, Artrice’s passion to make an impact on her community began to brew. At a young age, she began writing poetry and performing for audiences to bring attention to many pressing issues.

Enjoying her time learning from community leaders, she began her college career at Florida International University. As a 19-year-old student leader at FIU, she created her own podcast, The Study Break with Artrice Lanae, to help the transition into college life easier for students. With over 200 listeners, Artrice has captivated young students on how to register for classes, study and earn scholarships.

Artrice is passionate about championing change, specifically prejudices faced by the Black community. Her work, which includes public relations campaigns, mental health education advocacy in communities of color and within populations of young girls, is guided by skills, determination and leadership. Artrice uses her skill set to empower, educate and advocate. At FIU, Artrice served as the Black Student Union’s President and collaborated with others to curate the university’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion department.

Artrice joins the team at BerlinRosen as an Account Coordinator for the Legal Affairs and Crisis Communications team, expanding her talents to drive media coverage for over 15 clients in the areas of social justice, entertainment and technology. Her social justice efforts have gained her recognition on the 2020 Top 40 Under 40 list by Legacy Miami Magazine.

GET TO KNOW ARTRICE.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT TGS?

I enjoy the family aspect of TGS. We have members from all backgrounds that descend upon TGS for amazing opportunities to network, connect, educate and empower. To be in a room full of people that are always rooting for you creates a familial bond that can’t be replicated anywhere else.

WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?

I am most proud of my Legacy Top 40 Under 40 award that I received in 2020. To be recognized for doing the work my parents instilled in me at a young age, was beyond belief. During that time, we were newly navigating a pandemic and the resurgence of protecting Black bodies and for Legacy to select me was an extreme honor.

WHAT’S ONE HIDDEN SKILL OR TALENT THAT YOU POSSESS THAT PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW?

I can play the piano and sing. I’ve played the piano since I was 5. I grew up singing in my church choir and most of the women in my family can sing. However, I wouldn’t dare touch a microphone now, aside from the occasional karaoke night.

WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’D SHARE WITH YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

I’d tell my younger self to slow down, just a little. When I was younger I thought I was running out of time, so I threw myself into everything and even sacrificed myself more than I should have because I wanted and needed to serve. But, it forced me to fail forward so I don’t regret it, I just wish I would’ve learned earlier that it was a marathon not a sprint.

You can connect with Artrice on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.