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In Conversation · Rhonda M. Roorda

Let's Continue the Conversation.

Some conversations inform us. Others change us. Rhonda M. Roorda brings lived experience, professional expertise, and a deep commitment to listening into conversations about adoption, identity, race, family, faith, belonging, and the stories that shape our lives.

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Rhonda M. Roorda, author, speaker, and consultant
Author · Speaker · Executive Coach . Consultant Rhonda M. Roorda Stories That Shape Identity. Voices That Transform.
“There is power in creating spaces where people can tell the truth about their experiences—and where others are willing to listen.”

Thoughtful questions. Honest stories. Conversations that matter.

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Let's Work Together

What would you like to explore together?

Whether you're producing a podcast, planning a community conversation, organizing a book discussion, or looking for a keynote speaker, Rhonda brings depth, warmth, and substance to the conversation.

Podcast & Media
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Invite Rhonda to Your Show

Explore thoughtful conversations for podcasts, television, radio, digital media, interviews, and other platforms seeking an experienced voice on adoption, identity, race, family, and belonging.

Speaking
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Bring Rhonda to Your Audience

Invite Rhonda to deliver a keynote, featured address, moderated conversation, workshop, or fireside discussion for your organization, institution, conference, or event.

Book Discussions
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Talk About Torn from the Root

Create space for your community to explore the questions at the heart of Rhonda's memoir and the broader realities of Black transracial adoptees.

Community & Institutions
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Start a Meaningful Conversation

Adoption agencies, faith-based institutions, universities, nonprofits, community organizations, and professional groups can invite Rhonda into conversations that matter.

Ideas Worth Exploring

Conversations With Depth.

Rhonda's work invites audiences to move beyond simple answers and engage the complexity of identity, family, adoption, race, faith, and belonging.

Transracial Adoption
Black Adoptee Voices
Identity & Belonging
Race & Family
Adoption & Culture
Faith & Identity
Leadership & Advocacy
Healing & Truth
A Personal Invitation

Let's create a space for honest conversation.

My work has always centered on listening—to the stories people carry, the questions they ask, and the experiences that are sometimes difficult to put into words.

I believe meaningful conversation can create understanding, challenge assumptions, and make room for voices that have too often been overlooked.

If you are creating that kind of space, I would be honored to be part of the conversation.

Rhonda M. Roorda
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Explore Rhonda's Media Archive.

Discover Rhonda M. Roorda’s interviews, podcast appearances and media conversations, including her featured 2026 appearance at Politics & Prose and selected highlights from her broader career.

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