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Breakthrough Cincinnati Appoints NeW Executive Director

Cincinnati, OH— Breakthrough Cincinnati is thrilled to introduce Rhonda Starghill as our incoming Executive Director, set to assume the leadership role at the beginning of February.

Currently serving as the Chief Development and Marketing Officer for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Rhonda is an experienced non-profit executive committed to youth development, equity, and education. During her seven-year tenure with Girl Scouts, Rhonda successfully led and implemented comprehensive fundraising, marketing and member acquisition strategies. Rhonda’s proven track record underscores her ability to drive strategic initiatives and achieve outstanding results, making her a valuable addition to Breakthrough’s team.

“Rhonda’s commitment to our dual mission of preparing high need, high potential middle school students for college and training the next generation of teachers makes her a perfect fit for Breakthrough Cincinnati,” says Board Chair, Jane Garvey. “She has the leadership skills, heart and commitment to drive our organization forward.”

In the board’s search to find the right leader for Breakthrough, Rhonda’s data-based decision-making, social responsibility, and passion for making a real difference in her community stood out to the search committee.

Prior to working at Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Rhonda worked in Brand Management at Procter & Gamble where she led the business and marketing strategy for multi-million dollar brands. She holds degrees from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Outside of work, Rhonda enjoys spending time with her husband Rob, and two active teenagers. She is also involved in several community organizations, including Impact 100, Jack and Jill of America and Rotary Club. Rhonda’s commitment to our community aligns seamlessly with Breakthrough Cincinnati's mission; her passion and expertise will significantly contribute to our organization.

“I’m looking forward to joining the team at Breakthrough Cincinnati – a team of exceptional individuals committed to educational equity,” Rhonda says. “I know that together we will continue to change the educational outcomes for our talented students while helping to diversify the teacher pipeline.”

An inspirational leader, creative thinker, and proactive problem solver, we’re excited to welcome Rhonda to Breakthrough Cincinnati! Connect with Rhonda at rhonda@breakthroughcincinnati.org