Ronda Dorsey

rondadorsey@protonmail.com • www.rondadorsey.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Neuroleadership Coach and Instructional Design leader with 15+ years of experience delivering trauma-informed learning, strategic communications, and program transformation. Recognized for translating policy into practice, building human-centered programs, and facilitating powerful behavioral change. Veteran-focused nonprofit founder, certified mediator, and ICF-trained coach passionate about healing through education and purpose.

CORE SKILLS

• Instructional Design (ADDIE, SCORM, eLearning, Accessibility)

• Project & Program Management (Agile, Cross-functional Leadership)

• ICF-Aligned Coaching & Mediation (Trauma-Informed, EQ-Based)

• Strategic Communications & Curriculum Development

• Behavioral Science, Facilitation, Open Learning

• Tools: Articulate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, LMS, ChatGPT

EXPERIENCE

Founder & Executive Coach – GOTURSIX.ORG | Hartville, MO

2024 – Present

• Founded and lead nonprofit supporting veterans through craft, agriculture, and trauma-informed coaching.

• Designed and facilitated leadership workshops, community-building initiatives, and peer-to-peer coaching.

• Certified mediator offering conflict resolution and reintegration support to veterans and families.

• Manage outreach, fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement for startup nonprofit.

Instructional Design & Program Lead – Army Management Staff College

2022 – Present

• Led sexual harassment prevention course (SHIC) rollout; awarded Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal (2024).

• Managed instructional projects, cross-functional teams, and communication strategies, resulting in 5,100+ LinkedIn impressions quarterly.

• Coached faculty in trauma-informed teaching and delivered hybrid workshops for diverse audiences.

• Designed accessible content and curriculum under 508/WCAG guidelines.

Senior Writer & Communications Trainer – U.S. Dept. of Commerce OIG

2020 – 2022

• Produced executive reports and trained staff in plain language communication and editing best practices.

• Developed internal training for auditors and investigators on narrative clarity and data visualization.

• Earned individual and group awards for performance and innovation in agency-wide reporting.

Communications & Knowledge Transfer Specialist – U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

2015 – 2020

• Led communication strategy for $23M water research grants program; helped evaluate ROI and impact.

• Produced Knowledge Stream publication, translated technical science into public-facing insights.

• Oversaw eLearning module production, ethics training, and Section 508 accessibility compliance.

• Managed $4.2M in challenge programs, including prize competitions and public outreach.

Early Career Roles (2010 – 2015)

• Served as instructional designer and eLearning specialist in federal and military learning environments.

• Designed 45+ digital training products using Captivate, Storyline, and custom HTML.

• Developed training strategies for accessibility, engagement, and learner retention.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• M.S. Curriculum & Instruction (Instructional Systems Technology), Indiana University

• B.A. & B.Ed., English Education

• Certified Mediator – Kansas Supreme Court

• ICF-Accredited Coach – BrainFirst

• Section 508 Accessibility Specialist

• Quality Matters Certified Course Reviewer

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & PRESENCE

• Presenter: SlideShare on Open Course Design

• Featured: Experts Interview on Learning Futures (Dr. Ian O’Byrne)

• Website: rondadorsey.com

• Community Projects: ThirtySpoke Coaching, GOTURSIX Veteran Support Initiatives

TARGET ROLES

• Learning & Development Manager

• Instructional Design Lead

• Organizational Coach or Program Manager

• Behavioral Health-Focused Facilitator

• Veteran & Trauma-Informed Program Designer