Bonnie Troped Blacker has extensive experience in conference planning and travel management, currently serving as the Head of Global Conference Planning and Travel at Empower since January 2024. Prior to this role, Bonnie held the position of Head of Conference Planning and Travel at Putnam Investments, where Bonnie has been employed since May 1993. Additionally, Bonnie has managed conference planning and global travel for both Putnam Investments and Empower since the inception of this collaboration. Bonnie is an alumna of Bridgewater State University.