Harry K. Bonsu '90

There is a relatively small segment of leaders in the business world who seem to have a keen mind for business and a passion for service to societies most vulnerable and often times forgotten. Mr. Bonsu has built his career over the past 25 years being one of those people ‘getting things done’ and driving results. Harry exudes a sincere passion for service to others. Through collaboration, partnerships, relationship building and community service Harry exude a sincere passion for service to others.

Harry K. Bonsu is the Senior Vice President for Administration and Member Services at Independence Care System, a Manage Long Term Care Program in New York City, which serves over 6,000 adults with physical disabilities and seniors with chronic illness. In his role, Mr. Bonsu manages 8 departments and over 100 people. Prior to coming to the Independence Care System, Mr. Bonsu was the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for Safe Space, New York, which offers a wide range of integrated family supports and youth focused programs, including community and mental health services designed to help families build a more hopeful future for themselves and their children.

In keeping with the spirit of business and leadership, in 2007 Mr. Bonsu founded Golden Shores Financial Group, an insurance and tax Services Company currently based in the Mid-Hudson Valley area and serves all 50 states. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, Mr. Bonsu earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, has a degree in Business Management and an MBA in Business Finance. Mr. Bonsu is a proud and active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, where he is a board member for the Poughkeepsie alumni chapter and has served as the Treasurer for the 64 chapters in the Northeastern Region for eight straight years.

With a passion for philanthropy, Harry sits on several not for profit boards, whose focus is serving the youth, seniors, disabled and underserved populations. He is the Chairman for Beyond the Dreams Foundation & Co-Founder and Treasurer for Dream Builders Foundation, Inc. For the past 20 years, Harry has provided scholarship opportunities for students at his alma mater, who have demonstrated leadership qualities and passion for community service.