AnnLouise Bonnitto, JD

AnnLouise Bonnitto, JD has over 25 years of experience working with federal grants, state and local education agencies, and Tribal governments to further Tribal children's access to quality education and care. AnnLouise began their career in 1988 as a Chicano Latino Youth Leadership, Inc. In 1994, they became a Law Student at San Francisco Law School. From 1995 to 1998, AnnLouise worked as a Legal Secretary- Plaintiff's Litigation for the Law Office of Stanley J. Bell and as a Public Relation - Special Projects Coordinator for Montoya Communications, Inc. In 1998, they moved to the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. where they served as a Child Care and Development Fund Manager and Tribal Child Development Department Director. In 2010, AnnLouise became the Chairperson of the Tribal Child Care Association of California, a volunteer position. AnnLouise is currently the Tribal Child Development Director - Head Start/CCDF at the California Rural Indian Health Board, managing a team of early education professionals for 18 Tribes in California, covering 26 counties. Additionally, they worked as a Deputy District Attorney at the Yolo County District Attorney's Office from 2004 to 2008, and as a Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Family Law & Plaintiff's Litigation at the Law Office of Silvia Velez from 1999 to 2004.

AnnLouise Bonnitto, JD has a long education history. AnnLouise obtained their Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento in 2005. AnnLouise also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from the University of California, Berkeley, which they obtained in 1993. Additionally, they have a BA in Politcal ScienceAmerican Govt/Jurisprudence from the University of California, Berkeley, which they obtained in 1993. AnnLouise also holds a certification in Indian Child Welfare Act - Specialist from Falmouth Institute.