Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
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 June 29, 1950 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| 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 |
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. She is the founder and CEO of Pace Communications, a content and integrated marketing agency, and was the U.S. Ambassador to Finland from 2001 to 2003. She served as the finance chairwoman of Elizabeth Dole's campaign for the Republican nomination for U.S. president. She also started the first billion dollar women's leadership campaign in America for the United Way.