Bonnie strongly believes that social and civic participation leads to vibrant communities. She invites collaboration and fellowship with community members, other stakeholders, the Niles Township Board, and staff.

Bonnie’s passion for building equity in education can be seen through her efforts to create meaningful pathways to ameliorate socio-economic hardship for the families attending Niles Township schools. She spearheaded an intergovernmental agreement with numerous school districts to ensure that families with school children facing eviction would receive financial assistance to help them keep their homes and allow their children to stay in school without interrupting their education. 

Recognizing a need for a dignified space for community members experiencing homelessness, Bonnie successfully advocated for a daytime Respite Center. The Niles Township Respite Center, located in a former school building of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Skokie, provides a safe and welcoming space to use storage lockers, wash clothing, take showers, get a meal, relax, and meet with social workers. 

Bonnie leads a community-grown, organic vegetable garden that provides fresh produce for the Niles Township Food Pantry. She also started a composting program to turn unused food from the pantry into garden soil.

As part of her Township work, Bonnie oversees the General Assistance program, which includes the Niles Township Child Care and Summer Camp Scholarship programs. Bonnie is also actively involved in advocating for policy changes at the state level that would empower townships across the state to offer more services for the unique needs of their residents.  

Bonnie has lived in Skokie for nearly two decades.