Bonne-Elise Deshotel is a program associate at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Under the Families and Communities goal, she supports grantmaking across both the Children and Families and the California Communities initiatives to advance equitable outcomes in maternal and infant health and to strengthen California’s communities as resilient, thriving places for all families.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Bonne-Elise was the Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, a nonprofit that provides equine-assisted services for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges. She brings over three years of nonprofit experience with a strong background in crossfunctional operations, community engagement, and project coordination. Bonne-Elise holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations with a focus on health sciences from the University of Bridgeport.
Outside of work, she enjoys international travel and cultural exchange. She has studied Arabic and refugee policy in Jordan, supported youth leadership in Rwanda, and participated in disaster relief efforts in the Philippines. She spends her time horseback riding, cooking, or exploring small towns across California.