Susan Bonnett Bourgeois is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northshore Community Foundation, having served in that role since its founding. The Foundation works to elevate philanthropy in the Northshore Region of Louisiana, including St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, and St. Helena Parishes.
In 2006, Susan was chosen to execute a strategic vision and planning process for the developing Foundation because of her history in fundraising, community service and public policy. While living in Baton Rouge, her volunteer efforts with the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, including serving as a Founding Board member of Forum 35, well positioned her lead the new Foundation with a firm understanding of the potential it held to impact the rapidly growing region.
Before launching the Foundation, Susan owned Bonnett & Co., a governmental and public affairs consulting firm with clients across Louisiana. In addition to her work with candidates, she also represented insurance advocacy issues, local governments, and organized and managed political action committees.
To learn more about the work of the Foundation, please visit braf.org.