Ronda Zakocs

Ronda Zakocs grew up on a small farm in Aloha, Oregon. She now lives in SW Portland on Vermont Creek where her family and neighbors continually work to remove invasives and plant natives. Ronda founded and operates a consulting group that helps purpose-driven organizations strengthen their social impact. She received her BA from University of Oregon, a Master’s in Public Health from Boston University, and a PhD from University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Ronda loves gardening, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and skiing with her family and friends.