Rhonda is an Event Manager at Purdue University, working out of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business, a continuing and executive education center focused on educating their clients in business strategies. The Center primarily works with food, agricultural, and energy industries. Rhonda is responsible for managing all of the logistical details pertaining to the individual educational programs customized for clients or industry executives. Rhonda manages these programs domestically and abroad, depending on the location and needs of the client with whom she works. Rhonda works to provide thorough logistical planning and high quality support to staff and participants alike by facilitating a smooth and enriching Purdue learning experience.

Rhonda also serves as the Event Manager for the Department of Agricultural Economics, working directly with the department Head. In this department role, she coordinates special events aimed at building relationships and engaging alumni, honored guests, university staff and officials, stakeholders, and government dignitaries.

Rhonda greatly enjoys her role as Event Manager, as it has allowed her to create intentional business relationships with participants and constituents from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experience.