In a time when everything is harried and hurried, Bonnie reminds us of what is real and what is important. Her message is clear - good food, family, community and practical lifestyle advice for all
generations.

As the owner of "Sweet Christina’s Bakery and Café" in Fairfax, Virginia, (an off-shoot of her award-winning Christina’s at the Bailiwick Restaurant) she is winning an audience with her food for the body,
spirit and soul.

In her roles as author, radio show host, television contributor, syndicated columnist, magazine editor and keynote speaker; what has been consistent is her timeless message on the importance of good living. She is an accomplished gourmet cook, gardener, and all-around homemaker. Her most valued gift however, is her knack for connecting with people. To quote Bonnie, “When I prepare a meal,
people get it – it’s not about the food but the people who eat it”.

Throughout the years, Bonnie has contributed to KUSA and FOX-5 Morning News in Washington, DC as a family and lifestyle contributor. She has appeared on Fox &Friends on the FOX Network, and most recently appeared alongside White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier during a live broadcast on the morning news. As a writer, Bonnie penned a syndicated column for the Times Community Newspapers. Additionally, she was the family communications and relationships editor for Family Digest Magazine with her columnRecipes for Good
Living©.

Bonnie’s message is culminated in her book, In The Eye of The Storm: A Celebration of Family and the Real Purpose of Home, which received rave reviews from Essence Magazine’s Mikki Taylor. As part of her community outreach Bonnie founded The Mother Link, a non-profit 501c3 organization and organization dedicated to educating, advocating and supporting women in their roles as mothers.

Answering calls to support all of our communities, Bonnie was a segment co-host, along with James Avery (former co-star on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) on Princeville 2000, a nationally televised telethon, benefiting the historic settlement of Princeville, NC that was devastated by a hurricane. Recognized for her hard work and dedication to
family life, Bonnie was nominated as Mother of the Year 2001 for the state of Virginia by American Mothers, Inc. Serving as the former National Chair for the AMI’s Mothering Mentoring Program, she was responsible for defining the national mentoring program to teach mothers how to mentor other mothers on a national level. In 2001, Bonnie was keynote speaker for Kathy Ireland’s 12th Annual Mentor Tea for single teen mothers (presented by
Kmart) in conjunction with Shaquille O‘Neal’s Athletes and Entertainers for Kids Foundation in Los Angeles, CA. She has also been a featured speaker at The Women’s Center annual leadership Conference in Vienna, VA. Recognized as a positive force in the community, the White House in 1999 called on Bonnie to lend her voice on the issues concerning youth violence and was a special invitee during the Initiative on Youth Violence announcement by President and Mrs. Clinton at the White House Rose Garden ceremony. That same year she was featured in the May issue of Essence Magazine offering advice on communication and bonding activities for mothers and daughters.