Greetings! My name is Paola Bonilla. I graduated from Don Bosco in 2014. I had a unique experience at Don Bosco since I had previously attended a local public high school, and my parents worked hard to ensure I was able to join the Wolfpack as a Sophomore in High School.
During my time at Don Bosco, I interned at Russell Reynolds Associates, Ernst & Young, and the Office of Senator Bob Casey. During my time, I learned technical skills like refining organizational systems, building expense reports, and fixing any paper jams while learning soft skills like managing up, problem-solving, and time management. All skills I learned by the time I was 17!
By the time I graduated from high school and made my way over to Albright College in Reading, PA, my resume was full of experiences that helped me secure positions within Albright’s Office of Advancement and Office of Residential Life. While I studied French Language and Psychology, I assisted with and executed Albright’s alumni fundraising appeals and was a Lead Resident Assistant. My time at Don Bosco shaped me as a leader within the communities I sought to serve, and ensured I had the confidence to take on any challenge I faced. I graduated from Albright in 2018 (Go Lions!)
Currently, I work as a Social Finance Specialist for 20 Degrees, an organization offering a holistic approach to strategic planning and revenue generation within nonprofits, social enterprises, and more. During my time with 20 Degrees, I’ve had the joy of project managing crowdfunding/financing-related webinars, building earned revenue financial projections for mission-related work, and more!
I’m grateful for the opportunities offered to me at Don Bosco and remain thankful to my former teachers, mentors, and supporters who ensured I had the tools necessary to excel in whatever I set my mind to.
