Dr. Rhonda Farrell brings a wealth of experience to her support of the IEEE WIE Forum USA East over the last 10 years, underscoring her commitment to advancing opportunities for women in engineering, technology, and leadership. With over 35 years of expertise in technical and management consulting, she has worked with diverse organizations, including the United States Marine Corps, Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and more than 10 global non-profits. Dr. Farrell’s career reflects her passion for fostering innovation, driving organizational transformation, and championing equity and excellence in STEM and CYBER fields.

As a veteran and the CEO of Global Innovation Strategies, Dr. Farrell combines her military discipline and mission focus with her professional expertise in digital transformation, strategic communications, and human capital optimization. Her work encompasses multi-year strategic planning, performance management, and the development of policies and automations designed to streamline operations. She excels in aligning organizational goals with the evolving demands of technology and business innovation, offering a unique ability to bridge the gap between strategic vision and practical implementation.

At the IEEE WIE Forum, Dr. Farrell brings her expertise to help shape programs and initiatives that empower women engineers and technologists to thrive in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. By leveraging her deep understanding of enterprise transformation, change management, and leadership development, she provides invaluable guidance to enhance the impact of the Forum’s efforts. Dr. Farrell actively contributes to designing workshops, panels, and discussions that address the critical challenges facing women in STEM fields today, from navigating emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to fostering inclusivity and innovation within organizations. Her input ensures that the Forum’s initiatives are not only relevant but also strategically aligned with the needs of the global engineering community. Additionally, she mentors participants, offering actionable insights and career strategies that help attendees unlock their potential and lead transformative change in their own spheres of influence.

Her commitment extends beyond the Forum’s events, as she works collaboratively with IEEE Region leadership to identify opportunities for growth, foster partnerships, and develop programs that inspire women at all career stages. Through her visionary approach and dedication to service, Dr. Farrell plays a pivotal role in advancing the Forum’s mission to empower women engineers and technologists to achieve professional excellence and leadership, driving meaningful progress within the engineering and technology sectors.

Dr. Farrell’s global influence is evident in her leadership of initiatives spanning 98 countries, enabling collaboration among practitioners and advancing cybersecurity, AI, and STEM opportunities for underrepresented groups. As the founder of the Cyber & STEAM Global Innovation Alliance, she has championed programs that provide education, apprenticeships, and professional growth for girls, women, youth, and veterans, showcasing her dedication to creating pathways for the next generation of leaders in technology.

A sought-after thought leader, speaker, and author, Dr. Farrell’s contributions to quality, cybersecurity, and leadership have inspired audiences worldwide. Her candidacy for IEEE Region Director is a testament to her visionary leadership and her unwavering commitment to driving growth, innovation, and excellence in the engineering and technology communities.