Bonnie Jeanne Benzies

Background

Benzies, Bonnie Jeanne was born on May 3, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Roy Benzies and Margaret Lucille (Hernly) Benzies-Sorensen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, MacMurray College, 1965; Master of Science, Illinois Institute Technology, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, Illinois Institute Technology, 1980.

Career

Statistician, psychologist, State of Illinois, Chicago, 1966-1973; psychologist, State of Illinois, Manteno, 1976-1982; public service administrator, State of Illinois, Elgin, since 1988; psychologist, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, Illinois, 1982-1984; psychologist, Cook County Juvenile Court, Chicago, 1987-1988; private practice, Chicago, Hanover Park, Palatine, Illinois, since 1984; consultant, trainer, PREVENTION PLUS of Palatine, since 1994. Graduate teaching assistant Illinois Institute Technology, Chicago, 1973-1974. Member of staff Hoffman Estates Medical Center, Woodland Hospital, Hoffman Estates.

Member Mentally Ill Substance Abuser Certified Committee State of Illinois.

Achievements

• Bonnie Jeanne Benzies has been listed as a noteworthy Clinical and industrial psychologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Task Force on Depressive Disorders, since 1991. Member Statewide Subcommittee on Mentally Ill Substance Abuser, 1991-1993. Member APA, American Association Christian Counselors, American Board Forensic Examiners, Chicago Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology, Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Christian Association Psychological Studies, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, horseback riding, travel, church and community service.

Connections

Father:

Roy Benzies Benzies-Sorensen

Mother:

Margaret Lucille (Hernly) Benzies-Sorensen