Bonnie joined the Land Trust Board on retiring after 30 years of government service from the U.S. Geological Survey, where she held numerous science and leadership positions, including Regional Director, and Associate Director for Science. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Marine Geology and Geophysics, as well as degrees in Geology and Oceanography. Her career provided her with an in-depth knowledge of living and non-living natural resources and a holistic approach to the understanding of watersheds and ecosystems.  She is a resident of Berkeley County, having served on the County Planning Commission, and on the Opequon Creek Watershed Team and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and Potomac Valley Audubon Society.