Bonnie lives and works in Pendleton, Oregon, where her career has focused on fundraising and development activities within rural communities across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Before finding a home in eastern Oregon, she lived most of her life in the Willamette Valley and earned a BA from the University of Oregon and an MBA in Nonprofit Management from Marylhurst University. Her work at RDI includes co-facilitating “Ready, Set, Grant!” and managing organization-wide advancement efforts.

Outside of RDI, she spends her time with friends at her local pizza place, at the beach as often as possible, in the garden, or immersed in some kind of creative project, usually quilting and lately collage. She is delighted to join RDI as the Partnerships & Fund Development Manager, and looks forward to advancing her passions of working with people, making connections, and supporting strong communities.