Boss Lady | Meet Deondra Wardelle. Strategic Planning Consultant, Owner and CEO of On To The Next One Consulting, LLC

Deondra Wardelle is the CEO and Senior Consultant at On To The Next One Consulting, LLC, an experienced professional with an impressive career spanning over 20 years in continuous improvement, global operations, HR leadership and executive coaching. She is an expert in creating inclusive cultures and successfully implementing strategic initiatives for organizations worldwide.

As the founder of the #RootCauseRacism® movement, Deondra is committed to eradicating racism through innovative methodologies grounded in racial equity training. She has positively impacted numerous organizations, including her former roles as Chief Strategy Officer at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and a Global Director of Performance Excellence at WestRock Company, a paper/packaging industry leader.

Deondra works with leaders dedicated to innovation and inclusion, leveraging her Strategic Visioning ExperienceTM and 4D Improvement CycleTM to translate strategic plans into actionable steps. She aligns business strategies with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives, fostering increased employee engagement and empowerment. In addition to her professional endeavors, Deondra is deeply involved in community initiatives. She serves on the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Great Lakes Board as a Regional Director and Board Member for the Peace Learning Center.

Deondra holds multiple licenses, certifications, and memberships, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace certification, Lean Six Sigma certifications, Health Coach certification, and involvement in organizations like the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and the Indy Chamber. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and currently serves as the Educational Advancement Foundation, Incorporated® Central Regional Coordinator. As an executive coach, motivational speaker, trainer, and facilitator, she significantly contributes to leadership, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Deondra Wardelle is a visionary leader passionate about driving positive change and is dedicated to building a more equitable and inclusive future for all individuals and communities, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or socio-economic background.

For more information about Deondra, please visit www.deondrawardelle.com, and explore the#RootCauseRacism Blog Series at www.rootcauseracism.com/blog.

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