Patrice Bennett

Patrice Bennett was a female Human entrepreneur in the 24th century. In the 2320s, she was a student at Stamford University, and during that time, briefly dated Starfleet Academy Cadet David Gold. The two ended their romantic relationship after a short time, but remained on friendly terms.

By the 2370s, she had become one of the most successful business leaders in the Alpha Quadrant. In 2376, she was in negotiations with fellow business leader Rod Portlyn to become partners in a planet-wide resort on planet Rando III. She re-encountered Gold during this time, while the Starfleet Corps of Engineers was aiding Portlyn in his development of Vemlar. Shortly after, Gold shared with Bennett recent discoveries of Portlyn's unethical business practices. Bennett was able to use this information to purchase loans Portlyn had taken from his creditors, and thus seizing control of nearly half of Portlyn's financial empire, including all his worlds in the Norvel system.