Biography – Patti Lynn Bongiorno

"Children’s causes were important to me even before I had children of my own. Now that September 11th has occurred, I think it is my obligation and my privilege to use the knowledge I have gained as a mother, the talent I possess as a writer and the skills acquired as an entrepreneur for good works that benefit children. It is of urgent concern that in the United States one in six children lives in poverty. It is of urgent concern that 500,000 children live in foster care. It is of urgent concern that this nation of great wealth and resources has, on average, a poor educational system. And it is of urgent concern that the safety and security of all our children has been shaken. We need to shore up our boundaries physically as well as emotionally and diffuse the fear that now underlies such everyday activities as riding in an elevator, taking a plane or kissing our children good-bye in the morning. We must help our children restore their sense of security and hope for the future."

In addition to her new venture, Bongiorno Books, Ms. Bongiorno is the co-founder and President of Natural Decision Systems, Inc., a technology firm specializing in software for financial and accounting professionals in the real estate industry. NDS was launched in January of 1990. Their primary product today is Master View, an integrated set of tools including database, analytics and an English language interface to evaluate real estate and real estate based securities.

Ms. Bongiorno is a New Yorker presently residing in Texas. She is the mother of three very lively and active daughters still living at home, two adult step-daughters and four grandchildren. She is proud to be an adoptive mom and actively encourages others to expand their families through adoption. She has also been a Sponsor mom through a children’s aid society for several years and found it to be a rewarding experience.

On behalf of Bongiorno Books, she has been interviewed for newspapers, television, and radio in both the U.S. and abroad. Ms. Bongiorno's work has been featured in such fine publications as Christian Network Journal and Women's Day Magazine.