Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
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Mary Bonneau "Bonnie" McElveen-Hunter (born June 29, 1950) is an American businesswoman, philanthropist, and diplomat who was the first female chair of the board of governors of the American Red Cross.[1][2] She is the founder and CEO of Pace Communications, a content and integrated marketing agency, and was the U.S. Ambassador to Finland[3] from 2001 to 2003. She served as the finance chairwoman of Elizabeth Dole's campaign for the Republican nomination for U.S. president.[4] She also started the first billion dollar women's leadership campaign in America for the United Way.
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Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | |
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29th United States Ambassador to Finland | |
In office November 5, 2001 – December 15, 2003 | |
Appointed by | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Eric S. Edelman |
Succeeded by | Earle I. Mack |
Personal details | |
Born | Mary Bonnaeu McElveen (1950-06-29) June 29, 1950 (age 74) Columbia, South Carolina |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Bynum Merritt Hunter (m 1980; d 2018) |
Children | Bynum Merritt Hunter II
Mary Parker Hunter Shirley Hunter |
Education | Bellevue High School |
Alma mater | Stephens College |
Occupation | businesswoman, diplomat, philanthropist |
Known for | U.S. Ambassador to Finland Chair of the American Red Cross Founder & CEO of Pace Communications |
Awards | Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland Ellis Island Medal of Honor North Carolina Award |
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