Rhonda joined the CALEA staff in March 2004, having previously worked as a Program Assistant with the United Negro College Fund and after an extensive career in management with Sears, Roebuck and Company where she held a number of positions.  Rhonda holds a Bachelor's degree in business administration with a minor in accounting from Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia.

In addition to her responsibilities as Human Resources Specialist, Rhonda coordinates the CALEA assessor database and manages the exhibitors program at the CALEA conferences. She is also the staff liaison to the Commission Outreach Committee.