Bonnie on Radio & Television

 

Developed/produced bi-monthly television program, “WomenTalk,” on government channel. Program is produced by women, for women on the issues that impact women. Act as co-moderator. Develop topics and programs, secure guests, prepare questions, and recruit camera operators. (2002-present)

Host and Producer, “CoffeyTalk of Lincoln,” daily live 2-hour call-in talk show, KLIN Radio, 1993-1995

Host and Producer, “In the Company of Women,” weekly radio program, KZUM Community Radio, 1997-1998 

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Bonnie, the Author

Newsletters, columns, travel writing

“Vote so we can’t go back to before,” Lincoln Journal Star, 6/2004

“Standing Tall,” WICS News, Spring 2002

Strictly Working Women – monthly column (1999-2002)

Neighborhood Extra/Lincoln Journal Star - monthly column, “CoffeyTalk” 2001-present

Magelette.com – monthly column 2009-present

Dreams for Our Daughters, 2004

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Bonnie's Honors and Awards

Founders Award, Girls & Women in Sports & Fitness Committee for "remarkable foresight as Executive Director of the Lincoln-Lancaster Women's Commission in honoring girls & women in sports & fitness" on the 15th aniversary of the event, February 2011.

Douglas County Democratic Party, “Eleanor Roosevelt Appreciation Award,” July 2009

 Chancellor’s “Fulfilling the Dream” Award, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 1/21/02

 

SHE (Self-Esteem and Higher Education Empowerment) Conference, “SHEsteem Award,” 4/29/02

 

Nebraska State 2000 Woman of the Year, Nebraska Business and Professional Women, 2000

 

Woman of the Year, Axis Business and Professional Women, Lincoln, Nebraska 2000

 

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition “Appreciation Award” – 1999

 

Government/Political Official Award from Indian Center, Inc., 1998

 

YWCA’s Tribute to Women for Community Service – 1997

 

Certificate of Recognition for involvement and support of the Hispanic community, Mexican-American Commission, 1995

 

Nebraska State Education Association’s “Media Award" – 1994

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Articles about Bonnie

“Women’s commission readies for change,” Lincoln Journal Star, 4/2/07

“Local commission’s director also keeps a national focus,” Lincoln Journal Star, 12/14/03

“What exactly do you mean by ‘normal woman?’,” Lincoln Journal Star, 3/31/02

“UNL will bestow awards at King holiday ceremonies.” Lincoln Journal Star, 1/18/02

“Web keeps far-away family near,” by Diane Mullins for Baby Steps, The Lincoln Journal Star, 2001-2002

“Some say networking differs for women, men in Lincoln,” The Lincoln Business Journal, 6/1/01

“Women tell of dreams for daughters,” Lincoln Journal Star, 12/24/00

“The woman’s vote,” Lincoln Journal Star, 10/18/00

“Women argue for better pay,” Statepaper.com, 11/1/99

“State wage gap topic of hearing,” Omaha World Herald, 10/30/99

“Tough to be prejudiced as you work with friends,” Linda Garcia, Lincoln Journal Star 7/24/99

“Aging among the sexes,” Lincoln Journal Star, 11/3/98

“Meet four of Lincoln’s most successful women,” Strictly Working Women, December 1995

“Lincolnite defines feminism her way,” Omaha World Herald, 10/5/95

“Bonnie Coffey – Down-to-Earth Feminist” – Alisha Sutter, Lincoln East High School, 10/95

“This feminist supports all women,” Lincoln Journal Star, 9/25/95

“Coffey stirs confidence with leadership at commission,” Womans Advocate, May/June 1995

“The champion of change,” Women in Business, March/April 1995

“Kiplinger’s pours spot of Coffey,” Lincoln Beat by Maureen Bogues, The Lincoln Star, 1/19/95

“Feminist leader tries to break sterotypes,” The Grand Island Independent, 1/1/95

“Personal Finances” by Dan Moreau, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, January 1995

“Yakkin’ with Host-of-the-Month,” Yakkers: Talk America Talks to You, October 1994

“KLIN to air Otey interview Thursday,” Lincoln Star, 8/30/94.

“Radio station KLIN schedules Otey interview,” Lincoln Journal Star, 8/31/94

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Bonnie, Interviewed

Interviewed by Associated Press on article by Dr. Taylor regarding women's confidence in the workforce, August 2009  http://www.wtop.com/?nid=104&sid=1736910

Interviewed by Voice of America reporter Wei Hu on Dr. Taylor's research regarding women's confidence in the workforce, August 2009. This will be translated into Chinese for their Far East Bureau.

 Interviewed by HR Exec reporter Marleen Prost on Dr. Taylor's research regarding women's confidence in the workplace, August 2009

 

Why Bonnie?

Her Experience, of course.

Bonnie Coffey has worked on the issues that impact women for the past 20+ years, including director of a city-county women's commission and now as president of her own consulting firm providing training and coaching in face-to-face (F2F) networking, customer service, job-seeking skills, off-site management services and free-lance writing services.

Her networking expertise is evident through successfully navigating an amazing variety of jobs that included classified document courier, medical practice manager, temporary services manager, and radio talk-show host with her own live, two-hour program.  She is a graduate of Leadership Lincoln, the Gallup Leadership Institute, Midwest Academy's Direct Action Organizing and ICAN Influence.  She's been featured in Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, Creative Training Techniques, Women in Business and has been a monthly columnist for the Lincoln (NE) Journal Star for more than ten years.  Her book, Dreams for Our Daughters, embodies her belief in women and the girls they raise.

As president of Bonnie Coffey & Associates, Coffey is an experienced speaker and trainer and a nationally-recognized business and community leader.  Her far-reaching career has impacted business, political, financial and leadership organizations throughout the country.  Her client list includes the AARP® Foundation, Heinz Family Philanthropies, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, North Dakota State University, Girl Scouts, American Business Women Assiciation (ABWA) and Union Pacific Railroad.

 

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Bonnie's experience includes...

• Produced community professional development seminar for women as fundraiser for No Limits! American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) June 2009

• Managed a public outreach program for AARP Foundation "Women’s Programs to support women 40+B in finding employment." Coordinated three sites (Kentucky, Texas, California), monitored progress, identified needs, outlined paths to progress, defined goals, established metrics, monitored progress, evaluated and reported results (2007-2009)
  
• Managed & produced Nebraska’s Ready to Run™ event to encourage and educate women to run for elected office. Convened steering committee meetings, secured site, managed publicity, secured speakers, provided on-site management on day of event. (2005-2009)
  
• Created & produced annual Women & Money Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska. Secured national speakers, developed agenda and presenters, secured site, developed and managed publicity (radio, TV and print), recruited volunteer workers, secured funding, managed registration, provided on-site management on day of event. (2002-2009)
  
• Local coordinator for live satellite broadcast, “National Women’s Summit” from U.S. Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau, June 5 1997.
  
• Created & produced “Breaking the Glass Ceiling,” a series of panels featuring women in non-traditional occupations for community girls. 1996-1999
  
• Created & produced program to support low-income women being trained in non-traditional occupations. “Fairy Godmother Club” recruited community women who were matched as personal ‘fairy godmothers’ to individual women who were taking classes to improve their skills in higher-paying careers. “Fairy Godmothers” agreed to send regular encouraging letters and occasional surprises (fast food gift certificates, movie tickets, etc.). The “fairy godmothers’ received the “Fairy Godmother Gazette” that provided ideas on how to keep in touch, surprise mailings and information on the courses the women were taking.(2005-2008)
  
• Produced “An Income of Her Own,” a unique day-long workshop for teen girls to promote entrepreneurship. Over 100 girls participated along with 50 women business owners for exercises, workshops and hands-on activities to promote financial independence. As a Certified Program Trainer with Independent Means, Inc., traveled to U.S. cities to teach organizations how to produce similar events.
  
• Hostess for “The Stars Are Out Tonight” Annual Style Show and Business Fiar for the Women’s Council of REALTORS® (1994)
  
• Host and Producer, “CoffeyTalk of Lincoln,” daily live 2-hour call-in talk show, KLIN Radio, 1993-1995
  
• Host and Producer, “In the Company of Women,” weekly radio program, KZUM Community Radio, 1997-1998