Bonita Harrison
Founder & CEO
Bonita Harrison is the Founder and CEO of Sunshine Management, a visionary real estate developer, broker, and community leader committed to transforming Chicago neighborhoods through equitable, community-driven development. Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, she leads Sunshine Management with a mission to create high-quality housing, expand homeownership opportunities, and build generational wealth.
Academic Background
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Ilinois
- Master of Science in Mathematics, University of Ilinois
Recognitions & Leadership
- Chicago Titan 100 Honoree (2026) for exceptional leadership and transformative impact through mission-driven real estate development
- Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow, Class of 2025
- Cook County Land Bank Authority Developer of the Year (2018) — First woman, first Black recipient, and youngest honoree in the award’s history
- Women in Community Leadership Recognition Awardee – Oak Park Regional Housing Center, Fifth Annual Heroines of Housing
- Founding Board Member, Women Housing & Income Providers
- Featured in Chicago Sun-Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, The Wall Street Journal, and Essence Magazine
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