Join me for a conversation with Sharonda Simmons, coach, consultant, and founder at Thrive & Shine, LLC! We dig into a whole new way of journaling—and how sometimes the answers we are seeking are found in our journals—what happens when your calendar and your body can’t agree, and how organizations treat their workers vs. how they treat their clients and other stakeholders, and much more.
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With more than a decade of executive leadership experience, Sharonda Simmons has a proven track record of building high performing teams and creating sustainable infrastructure.
Sharonda has a deep-rooted passion for social justice and has served as a trained facilitator in Intergroup Dialogue for over 15 years. She has trained and facilitated social identity development curriculum for universities, educators, non-profit professionals, and community members since 2007. It is Sharonda’s personal belief that agencies are most successful when social justice and equity principles are embedded in the systems and fabric of an organization.
Sharonda has a track record in cultivating strong, inclusive, and mission-focused teams. She most recently served on the Executive Team at Ozone House as Director of Education and Outreach, overseeing the agency’s community outreach and education initiatives. Prior to working at Ozone House, Sharonda served as the Executive Director of Arrowwood Hills Community Center where spearheaded the agency’s revisioning and capacity building efforts.
Sharonda has had the honor of serving in a variety of volunteer leadership positions. She served on the Board of Directors for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network and currently serves as a Board Trustee for the Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan.
In 2019 Sharonda was selected as one of 18 leaders of color to participate in the Champions for Change Fellowship, a year-long fellowship aimed at addressing social justice, racial equity, and increasing diverse leadership in the non-profit sector.
In 2020 she founded Thrive & Shine LLC, a professional development and mentorship space geared toward supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) young professionals.
Sharonda earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in English and African American Studies. When she is not inspiring others, you'll find her in the boxing ring and spending time with family and friends.
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