Ralonda is a mother of two young adults, an inspirational speaker and author, and an experienced executive event planner. 

Born and raised in Oakland, California her passions are encouraging women, especially equipping young women with tenacity to not only overcome any challenge, personal or professional, but to thrive. Tapping into the power of prayer has become a natural part of her DNA, and community service is near and dear to her heart.

Prayer leader at Sequoyah Community Church in Oakland

In this role she leads the prayer teams before and during Sunday service. For Ralonda, prayer is her survival tool. Getting her through many devastating situations, including a crippling disorder as as an infant, a life-threatening auto accident in college, divorce after 22 years of marriage, and an unexpected career change.

For over 20 years, Ralonda has been designing, planning, and executing events as Director of Events in health care.

Events span 30 to 3,000 people, award dinners, walk-a-thons, board retreats, conferences, symposiums, grand openings, and more.

A community activist through the Oakland East Bay Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

For fun Ralonda loves to travel, shop vintage, being active outdoors, relaxing in any water setting, and spending time with her kids, Nyla and Shawn. She calms every evening with a eucalyptus candle and a prayer of thanks.