Rolando Bonilla, Chief Strategy Officer at Voler Strategic Advisors, has been awarded the Silicon Valley Business Journal's annual Latino Business Leadership Award. He is one of 11 individuals and three companies recognized for their outstanding impact on business and community in Silicon Valley.
“We are thrilled by Rolando's recognition as a leading Latino entrepreneur, a true leader in his field who not only excels at the highest level but also gives back to the community,” said Perla Rodriguez, CEO of Voler Strategic Advisors. “His exceptional leadership and commitment to his community inspire those around him.”
Bonilla's nomination highlights his dedication to social responsibility, philanthropy, community service, and entrepreneurship. He began his career in San Francisco politics, serving as a Public Service Aide for the Director of Public Health. Appointed to several city commissions by then-Supervisor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., he chaired the Finance Committee of the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Commission, managing a $30+ million budget. Bonilla was also elected as a delegate to the California Democratic Convention.
In Silicon Valley, Bonilla served as a communications director for a San José Councilmember, shaping the city's public safety agenda. In 2010, he founded a public relations firm specializing in crisis communications and political strategy, building a reputation as a trusted expert.
In 2019, Bonilla returned to public service as a member of the San José Planning Commission, later becoming its Chair in 2021. The commission is a key body in the city, responsible for adopting land-use regulations and overseeing major development projects.
Over the years, Bonilla has served on numerous nonprofit boards, while mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and civic leaders. He currently sits on the boards of the San José Evergreen Community College District Foundation and Happy Hollow Zoo. A COVID-19 survivor, he founded the East San José COVID Relief Fund to support local businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Bonilla and other honorees will be celebrated at a gala on April 3, 2025, at Villa Ragusa in Campbell, CA.
For more about Voler Strategic Advisors, visit volersa.com.
For more about the Silicon Valley Business Journal, visit bizjournals.com/sanjose.
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