Dr. Bokunewicz worked for 22 years in the Atlantic City casino industry. She began her career as a computer programmer in the Information Technology department of Playboy Casino. She then held the position of Director of IT at Tropicana and was later promoted to Vice President of Administration, a position she held for 12 years before launching her teaching career at Drexel University. As Vice President of Administration at the Tropicana, Dr. Bokunewicz oversaw Human Resources, Facilities, Security, Purchasing and Quality Assurance.