Trailblazing Passion
Bunny Winter
Equal parts grace, intellect, wit, passion, warmth, and a tenacious ability to get things done, Bunny Winter is a beloved member of The Atlanta Opera Board of Directors. Her involvement with opera in Atlanta began more than four decades ago when she volunteered with the Atlanta Music Festival Association during the years of The Metropolitan Opera's Atlanta tours. Alfred Kennedy asked if Bunny would help lead during The Atlanta Opera's early days, and she gladly accepted.
A native of Albany, Georgia, Bunny earned her undergraduate degree in political science at Wellesley College. She graduated from Harvard with an MBA and went on to a career as vice president and controller of Coca-Cola Enterprises, retiring in 1998 after 20 years with the company.
In 1986, The Atlanta Opera tapped Bunny's financial expertise with an invitation to join its Board of Directors. Bunny's advancement in executive and volunteer leadership in Atlanta represented trailblazing strides for working women at the time, and her distinguished work ethic continues to inspire.
Bunny’s dedication to The Atlanta Opera is steadfast. After nearly forty years of service, which include a prior position as the board chair and multiple ongoing committee posts, she continues to provide financial contributions and volunteer her time and talent.
Bunny and her husband, Michael Doyle, took their support of the Opera one step further by making a planned gift. When asked about her personal motivations—whether preserving her legacy or the tax advantages of testamentary giving—Bunny's genuine altruism rose to the surface: "What matters most to me is knowing that we can help perpetuate broad enjoyment and benefit to our community through music and the arts. It's very satisfying."
Planned giving can offer considerable tax savings while providing lasting income for The Atlanta Opera. Legacy gifts include bequests, trusts, life insurance, and retirement assets. We are grateful to receive support from our faithful legacy donors like Bunny. To find out how to become a member of the Barbara D. Stewart Legacy Society, contact Jonathan Blalock at 336-512-6832 or jblalock@atlantaopera.org.
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