Chris Bonelli
Chris manages product communications for Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle technology company, Waymo. He leads new product launches, market expansions, consumer news and partnership announcements for Waymo’s driverless ride-hailing applications.
Chris began his PR career at General Motors spanning manufacturing, product, brand, design advanced tech and engineering communications over many roles. Chris is an active PRSA Detroit member and leads the Chapter’s Scholarships and Student Services Committee. As an avid mentor, he also served on the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations’ Emerging Leaders Committee for six years.
Chris graduated with honors from Virginia Tech in 2014 with a bachelor’s in communication. While at school, he served as the 2013-2014 PRSSA National vice president of Chapter development and earned his Certificate in Principles of Public Relations from the National Accreditation Board.