June 2022 • Volume 18 • Issue 6
PROMOTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6
gram affiliates focused on helping children who were victims of hunger, homelessness, and human trafficking from four Latin American regions. Earlier in her career, Bonilla also served as President and CEO of The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families, Inc. leading a staff dedicated to providing educational and early childhood resources for New York City’s Hispanic communities. Bonilla was born and raised in New York City and is a graduate of both St. John’s University and Brooklyn Law School. Her life and work are rooted in the heart of this city. “Leading United Way of New York City would be the honor
of a lifetime under any circumstance, but at this particular time in the history of our city, it is a true call to action that I am excited to take on,” said Bonilla. “As the first Latina and only the second woman to hold the position, it is my intention to carry with me my lived experience as a lifelong New Yorker, public servant, mom, and daughter of immigrants. My driving force will be the hopes and dreams of fellow New Yorkers who, like my family, picked this city as their best chance to thrive and fulfill their highest potential. I firmly believe that United Way of New York City can continue its legacy of being a change agent during this unprecedented time.” Donald F. Donahue, currently co-chair of UWNYC and retired
President and CEO of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, noted that, “United Way of New York City plays a unique role as a backbone organization convening cross-sector partnerships among government agencies, businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations to support efforts to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Grace’s extensive experience and knowledge make her the perfect person to move UWNYC forward to even stronger success as a trusted partner.” “It was essential for us to select a leader with ingrained knowledge of New York City’s culture and dynamic,” Michael Schmidtberger, UWNYC cochair and Chair of the Executive Committee at Sidley Austin LLP,
said. “Grace was not just born and raised here in New York. She has devoted her life to serving the underprivileged communities of this city. She understands the problems that New York’s neighborhoods face, and she’s poised to work with our partners to find equitable solutions.” Bonilla will step into the role that had been held by former President and CEO Sheena Wright, who was recently appointed to the role of Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives for the City of New York within Mayor Eric Adams’s administration. Wright led UWNYC for nearly a decade. Ms. Bonilla will formally assume her role as President and CEO of United Way of New York City at the end of July.
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