Rolonda Goodwin grew up in Bolivia, NC and is the eldest of three siblings. Her parents were hard workers who instilled in her the value of strong work ethic and the importance of taking care of family. She graduated from South Brunswick High School with honors and later attended North Carolina A&T State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. She later obtained her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. Rolonda has over 25 years of experience working in the high-tech industry, having worked for Motorola, Scientific-Atlanta, and currently Cisco Systems. She has experience working in and leading teams in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technical Services. Rolonda is the author of “Wisdom Brings Success: A 31 Day Journey to Reflect and Revise” Her hobbies include mentoring, writing, and preparing healthy meals. She is also a certified health coach. Rolonda resides in the Raleigh area with her husband Tony. Together, they have two children, Sam and Kirsten.