Bonnie Christian is a 4th generation South Nyack resident.  Before becoming Mayor in 2013, she served as a Trustee for 1 year, as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for four years and the Planning Board for seven.

Bonnie graduated Nyack High School and received a Bachelor of Arts at Dominican College and a MA at Seton Hall University.  After working for the East Ramapo School District, she joined Gannett Co., Inc. and retired as Director of Customer Programs after 30 years of service there.

Bonnie has a daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandchildren.