Around seven years ago, Rhonda Carlson found her love for the nonprofit world when she began volunteering for an organization in the greater Cleveland area that helped under-served and at-risk populations.
It set in motion a desire to give back to her community that led her to go back to college for public administration with a focus on nonprofit management and today take a position to serve the Peoria community, particularly the business community.
Carlson recently took over the position of Peoria Chamber of Commerce CEO. She replaces former CEO Scot Andrews, who stepped down earlier this year.
