Rhea Ledda

Background

About Rhea Ledda

Accomplished community and resource developer with many years of experience in the field. Experience working in college admissions as National Admissions Advisor with Career Education Corporation. Currently serves as a Paraeducator with Portland Public Schools, Special Education Department. For more than 15 years, participated and served in various leadership positions with Junior League, which maintains locations in Portland, Chicago, New York City and globally. Cultivated community service and community development skills. Skilled in identifying and sourcing community organizations, primarily to fulfill internal training needs. In addition to working closely with neighborhood advocacy groups to establish public communications strategy, dedicated to advocating for groups such as seniors and people with disability, children and families at-risk. In years past, involved in leveraging knowledge of community development to help decision-making entities create their agendas and move forward with evaluations and budgets. As a community developer, provided health services to diverse populations. While an Adult Care Home Licensed Care Provider, involved in training and developing a team of qualified caregivers. In addition to working as a volunteer case aide for seniors and people with disabilities, served on the Clackamas County Education School District advisory committee to implement and create additional resources for students placed on an IEP/IDP program, assisting with intellectual, emotional, social, and behavioral challenges. Considerable government experience, to include serving on the White House Staff, Philippine Embassy and Housing and Urban Development. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Philosophy and Biology from Willamette University.