Bonita A. Robertson-Hardy, co-executive director of the Aspen Institute’s Community Strategies Group, is a workforce and economic development professional committed to connecting the public sector, private sector and nonprofit communities. Prior to joining the Aspen Institute, Robertson worked at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, where, during her eight years there, she served as director of workforce initiatives as well as director of civic leadership. Robertson-Hardy currently serves as a board member of the Louise S. McGehee School. Robertson is also a past fellow of the Association for Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program. Robertson previously served as co-chair of Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans and on the transition teams for Louisiana Governor Jon Bel Edwards and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.