Deretta RhodesDeRetta Rhodes is a vision-driven executive who has broad experience in strategic planning and Human Resources spanning multiple industries including professional services, media, financial services, and nonprofits. DeRetta has been a leader in Diverity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives long before it became a business imperative. As a result, DeRetta was recently recognized at the Sports Inclusion Conference by winning the top National Diversity & Leadership Top 100 HR Professionals Award (2023) and Georgia Titan 100 (2024). DeRetta has been recognized three years in a row as a 100 Women of Influence by Atlanta Business Chronicle and received the Oncon Icon Award Top 100 Human Resources Professionals two consecutive years.DeRetta is an active volunteer in the community and brings a broad set of capabilities and skills to several not-for-profit boards. She is the board chair for the 21st Century Leaders, a trustee member, governing board member and HR & Compensation Chair of the Woodruff Arts Center, to name a few of her roles. She is also a sought-after speaker in the areas of leadership; women in leadership; diversity, equity, inclusion; and leadership development. She completed a Ted Talk (2018) titled "From Survive to Thrive: Women of Color in Corporate Leadership."DeRetta received her Ph.D. in adult education from the University of Georgia, her Master's in Business Administration from Clark Atlanta University, and her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. DeRetta is a mother to three sons and lives with her husband, Leon, in Atlanta, Georgia.FOLLOW DERETTALinkedIn: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/deretta-cole-rhodes-phdInstagram: @draecoleFacebook: Elevate Advisory Group Read More Read Less