Elisha González Bonnewitz
Senior Vice President of Community Affairs
Truist
Company
Truist
Truist
Cornerstone
Home Region
East Central
Class
Cornerstone Class 30
Special Designation
Lifetime Member
Areas of Expertise
Banks and Financial Institutions, Board Governance, Chambers Of Commerce, Credit Unions, Economic Development, Education, Foundations, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing, Non-Profit Organizations, Philanthropy, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Reputation Management, Utilities
Biography
Elisha González is an Educator and Public Affairs Executive who has been a positive agent for change throughout her professional career. González is a connector and relationship builder who has long been recognized for her leadership, business acumen and commitment to community. Elisha has served in leadership roles with Orange County Public Schools, the U.S. Senate, Valencia College, Duke Energy, and most recently at FAIRWINDS Credit Union as senior vice president of Public Engagement overseeing government affairs, community relations, public relations, philanthropy, corporate giving and community partnerships. She also served as the executive director of the nonprofit FAIRWINDS Foundation, where she led the effort to bolster organizations that advocate financial literacy, education and volunteerism by working with FAIRWINDS team in community outreach. González was instrumental in the new, unified vision for the FAIRWINDS Foundation which made an impact in communities to reach economic prosperity.
Elisha currently serves as Senior Vice President of Community Affairs at Truist leading community affairs strategy across the state of Florida.
She is renowned for her expertise in supporting both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and her work building partnerships between industry and nonprofits in Florida has established her as a key influencer. Elisha is dedicated to improving the region through education and has served on several statewide boards and committees appointed by Florida governors. She currently serves on the boards of the Florida Chamber Foundation, United Arts of Central Florida, Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Florida Citrus Sports, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and Prospera USA.
Elisha currently serves as Senior Vice President of Community Affairs at Truist leading community affairs strategy across the state of Florida.
She is renowned for her expertise in supporting both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and her work building partnerships between industry and nonprofits in Florida has established her as a key influencer. Elisha is dedicated to improving the region through education and has served on several statewide boards and committees appointed by Florida governors. She currently serves on the boards of the Florida Chamber Foundation, United Arts of Central Florida, Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Florida Citrus Sports, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and Prospera USA.