.216 Bonita Bacchus

Rarely have I come across someone as efficient, honest and compassionately straightforward as Bonita. When I called her extension at the museum, I always knew I would either get an immediate answer or whatever it was I was asking for was already on its way. Bonita constantly sets the bar with diligence, true hard work, and being kind in the process.

There were often days at the museum when I would get bogged down by the process and its delays — Bonita would always break through that with her tenacious work ethic and extremely sharp sense of humor. I could always count on her to make me laugh while she would simultaneously have an entire reception space transformed and set up in 10 minutes flat. She so clearly knew her role inside and out and was a wonderful leader to her staff. The loyalty and trust within her team and those who worked for her was obvious and it’s just one of the many reasons Bonita inspired me each day at the museum.

Bonita, thank you for being such a force to work with and thank you for always keeping me on my toes. Thank you for your help in the trickiest of situations and thank you for your unwavering patience. Thank you for being so fun and witty and thank you for your sincerity that lies at the heart of all that you do. I’m so grateful to have worked with you and I can only imagine how incredible you must be as a mother (of three!). Thank you for all that you are Bonita. Thank you for being you.

-BD