Bonita E. Penn was born and raised in Delaware. Refusing to be defeated by the challenges of life or being a single Mother, she pursued degrees from Delaware State University and obtained dual Science-based Bachelors’ degrees in Nursing and Psychology in 2011. While working for Christiana Care Health System as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, Bonita went on to earn a Masters of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in 2016 and is currently a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Ms. Penn serves as Board of Directors for the Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation (FSSF) and is dedicated to helping other women in her role as Scholar Liaison/Scholar Graduate Representative. In 2016, Bonita was honored with the Achievement Award from FSSF for academic excellence and for her professional career development.

In addition to utilizing her nursing skills here at home, Ms. Penn has expanded her positive impact globally by volunteering on a medical mission trip to Kenya, Africa in 2013. She mentors women, encouraging them to overcome life’s adversities and to complete their college education. Bonita is passionate about God, philanthropy for those less fortunate, and learning about financial stability. As a devoted Mother, Bonita loves spending time with her son and traveling the world with him.