Rhonda joined The Center in 2012 and manages the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) and population and community health services. Previously, Rhonda was a specialist in the Rural Hospital Performance Improvement (RHPI) and the Small Rural Hospital Transition (SRHT) Projects.
Before joining The Center, Rhonda has worked in hospital settings since 1987. She is experienced in leadership and organizational development and has assisted hospitals to address organization-wide goals related to improving patient experience and staff retention.
Rhonda received her Master of Science in Psychology from Georgia College and State University. She is also a licensed professional counselor and has worked in the field of substance use.
Rhonda lives in Blue Ridge, GA with her dogs, Gertie and Ruth. She enjoys reading, hiking, and being outdoors.