Top 50 DEI Professional Award and Top 100 DEI Team Finalist - Thousands of global entries - OnCON ICON Awards.Rhonda collaborates with heroes, sheroes and theyroes to create a world of greater justice and hope for all. For over 15 years she has helped nonprofit and corporate leaders co-create high performance cultures that drive success and attract, retain and develop top talent. Rhonda is a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), a Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC), a Certified Intercultural Development Inventory Administrator, and a Certified Intercultural Conflict Style Administrator. Additionally, she has multiple HR certifications. She has earned a Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, a certificate in Executive Leadership and a certificate in Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (S.T.A.R.) multi-cultural training. A life-long learner, she is in the process of becoming a certified mediator.Active in the community, she serves on the Board of Directors for Change Machine - a nonprofit providing resources to address financial insecurity and build wealth for marginalized communities. She also serves on the Leaders of Color Advisory Board for LeadingAge. In addition, Rhonda is a member of The Society for Diversity and the Society for Human Resource Management. Previously, she served as President of the DC Human Resources Leadership Forum, a Board member of NOVA SHRM and a Pattern-changing Coach for survivors of domestic violence for ACTS/Turning Points. Additionally, she serves as SVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Volunteers of America. Awarded 2024 Great Place to Work Certified - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024! Forbes Top 100 Charities 2020. A sought-after expert, she speaks on inclusion and belonging, employee wellness, as well as advancing innovation and DEI in multi-site, complex organizations.She loves what she does.
Listed skills include Leadership, Collaborative Problem Solving, Team Building, Expert Advisor, and 40 others.