Carolyn Rhodes is a visionary thinker and trusted advisor excelling in crafting innovative solutions to complex challenges. Carolyn’s strength lies in her uncanny ability to discern people and situations, allowing her to drive high-level strategy and organizational design with precision and creativity. She brings a strong understanding of large-scale change and organizational transformation, including embracing Diversity and Inclusion as a lever for improved performance.

Carolyn is a highly sought after leadership coach and COO at the NC Rural Center. She has spent 25 years building and leading mission driven enterprises, and helping companies navigate in public crisis in leadership and culture.

Carolyn gets it…She thrives on collaborating with C-Suite leaders and boards to develop big-picture approaches that align with both organizational and individual success.

Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Peace College. Later, at Duke University, she became certified in Nonprofit Management and Corporate Social Responsibility.  Carolyn has pursued a progressive and consistent approach to professional development in her own right, attaining Senior Certified Professional Certification with the Society of Human Resources Management.  

Carolyn believes in conscious living and encourages others to move from a subconscious mindset to being more conscious. She is an avid runner, and enjoys hot yoga, hiking, and, international travel.