Demographics

Education: Doctorate degree

Lanuages Fluent: English

Industry: Aerospace/Defense, Consulting, Development and Manufacturing, Education and Training, Government, HR, Insurance, Marketing/Communications/Media, Non-Profit, Research, Service, Technology, Other

Experience & Skills

CCMP Certified

Years of Experience: I've spent 11 years or more in Change Management

Responsibility Level: C-Suite Executive

Change Management Skills Experience:
AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Change Plan Development, Change Team Coaching, Communication Strategy, Consulting, Culture Design, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Human Centered Design, Operational Excellence, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Design, Process Improvement/Optimization, Training and Development, User Experience

Discipline Type Experience:
Agile Methodology, Data Analysis and Metrics, Executive Coaching, Human Resources, Process Improvement / Optimization, Project Management / Implementation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning

Change Management Related Skills Experience:
Author, Coaching, Mentor, Public Speaking, Remote/Hybrid Work, Trainer

Professional Designation(s):
SAFe Agilist, Prosci Change Management Professional, CCMP, CMAP, CMQ/OE, CSSLP, CISSP, CSQE

Professional Bio:
Dr. Rhonda Farrell, D.Sc., CCMP, CMQ/OE Transformation Strategist | Innovation Leader | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran I’m a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) and senior transformation strategist with extensive experience driving enterprise-wide change across government, corporate, and non-profit sectors. I specialize in aligning people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable results in high-stakes areas such as AI adoption, cybersecurity, digital transformation, governance, and organizational excellence. I’ve partnered with senior leaders in federal agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and global organizations to foster adoption, mitigate resistance, and accelerate outcomes. As Chair of the ASQ Government Division, I’ve advanced standards in innovation management, AI governance, and quality improvement while serving 8.5K+ members globally. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I bring mission discipline, strategic foresight, and empathy for the human side of change. My approach ensures transformation is not just implemented, but sustained. Specialties: Change Strategy • AI & Digital Transformation • Governance & Risk • Organizational Excellence • Leadership & Culture • Stakeholder Engagement

Social & Volunteer Organizations:
ACMP Global, DE&I Committee, Membership AFCEA, Cyber Committee ASQ Senior Member, Government & Innovation Cyber & STEAM Global Innovation Alliance IEEE Region 2 & IEEE-USA (Contributing Volunteer Officer & Regional Leader) IEEE Extraordinary Volunteer of the Year Award NOVA (2012–2014) IEEE Senior Member (2019) ISSA Distinguished Fellow Award Designation (2017) ISSA Fellow Award Designation (2014) ISSA Honor Roll Award (Volunteer Impact) (2014) ISSA Senior Member Award (2013) Global Innovation Institute (GiNI) Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), Mentor Women Marines Association (WMA)

Work or Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for new opportunities.
Open to volunteer for non-profit organizations.
Open to speaking engagements.