Grace Bonilla

Grace C. Bonilla, Esq. is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in the nonprofit and public sectors. She has served as the President and CEO of United Way of New York City (UWNYC) since July 2022. In her role, Grace is dedicated to advancing the organization's mission to support the diverse communities of New York City, actively working to ensure that low-income and underinsured New Yorkers have access to preventative healthcare, educational resources, and community support. 

Prior to her role at UWNYC, Grace held leadership positions across the nonprofit sector, including Senior Vice President for Latin America at Covenant House International (CHI), where she addressed the root causes of child homelessness across multiple countries. Grace's impressive career also includes serving as the Executive Director of New York City’s first Task Force on Racial Equity and Inclusion, appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She made significant contributions to New York City's social services landscape as the Human Resources Administration (HRA) administrator. 

Grace has garnered prestigious awards and honors, including induction into the City Limits Hall of Fame in 2023, being named in the City and State Power 100 2023, receiving the City and State 2023 Above & Beyond: Women award and delivering the keynote address at this year’s Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Not-For-Profit Summit. She is a lifelong New Yorker, holding a JD from Brooklyn Law School, and remains deeply committed to shaping policies that address the challenges to achieving economic justice and equity for all New Yorkers.

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