She received her B.A from Syracuse University. After completing her undergraduate studies, Ms. Bonano went on to receive an MA in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University followed by an M.A in Anthropology from Syracuse University. Her graduate research focus was on transnational migration and the politics of racial and gender identity. Ms. Bonano has taught at Rutgers University and the Pratt Institute, among other universities. In addition to working at Simmons Grant, PLLC, Ms. Bonano teaches weekly meditation classes in Astoria, the East Village and other locations in the New York City area. To contact Ms. Bonano, please email her at abonano@simmonsgrant.com.