Harry K. Bonsu

Harry has more than twenty-five years of experience as a top-level administrator in a variety of fields, including working with healthcare organizations, human service agencies, and small businesses. Since 2008, Harry Bonsu has been the Senior Vice President for Administration and Member Services, managing 8 diversified departments. 

At Independence Care System, Harry combines his business acumen with his strong ability to connect with people to promote the provision of person-centered services.   Formerly the Chief Financial Officer at Safe Space NYC, Harry has extensive experience leading a diverse team with a wide variety of skill sets and backgrounds. In 2019 SUNY New Paltz President Donald Christian presented Harry with the Heritage Award, the institution’s highest honor.  In keeping with the spirit of business and leadership, in 2007 Mr. Bonsu founded Golden Shores Financial Group, an insurance and tax Services Company currently based in the Mid-Hudson Valley area, and serves all 50 states. He is also an IRS certified tax preparer. A graduate of S.U.N.Y New Paltz, Mr. Bonsu earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, has a degree in Business Management and an MBA in Business Finance.  

Mr. Bonsu is a proud and active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., where he is a board member for the Poughkeepsie Alumni Chapter, as well as served on numerous finance committees at the local, regional, and national levels of the organization. With a passion for philanthropy, Harry sits on several not for profit boards, whose focus is serving the youth, seniors, disabled and underserved populations. He is the former Chairman for Beyond the Dream Foundation & Co-Founder and Treasurer for Dream Builders Foundation, Inc. For the past 20 years, Harry has provided scholarship opportunities for students at his alma mater, who have demonstrated leadership qualities and a passion for community service.