Rhonda Walker Biography
Rhonda Walker is a renowned American News Anchor and television journalist who is currently working as a weekday morning news co-anchor at WDIV TV 4 News, an NBC affiliated station based in Detroit, Michigan, the United States of America. In addition, she is the founder and CEO of ‘Rhonda Walker Foundation’, a foundation established in 2003 to work for women’s education and women’s personal development.
Walker attended a local high school in Detroit. She then enrolled at Michigan State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism.
In 2003, Rhonda started her journalism career at WJBK-Fox 2 News in Detroit, working as a news reporter. Soon after she landed a better job at WDIV TV 4 News in Detroit. At WDIV, Walker worked as a morning news anchor for weekday news.
Far from the cameras, Rhonda is dedicated to giving back to society. Throughout the years, she has appeared as a motivational speaker and in support of charitable causes more than 75 times.
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Rhonda is a member of the Renaissance Chapter of The Links Inc. and a Board Trustee at Harper/Hutzel and Detroit Receiving Hospitals. Rhonda Walker is also the founder and president of the Rhonda Walker Foundation, which is now in its 17th year (2020).
The foundation’s award-winning Girls into Women education, professional and personal growth, mentorship, and college readiness programming has resulted in 100% high school graduation and college enrollment rates, as well as a 95% college graduation rate among inner-city young girls who complete the program.
Rhonda was a driving force behind the award-winning Give and Get Fit program, which encourages RWF teenagers and families to live healthier lifestyles while simultaneously boosting community awareness about health, fitness, and nutrition. The foundation launched its after-school RWF Academy at five partner middle schools in the spring of 2019.
Rhonda Walker Age
Walker is 54 years old as of 2022. She was born on November 21, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan, the United States of America. In addition, Rhonda celebrates her birthday on November 21st every year.
Rhonda Walker Husband
Walker is married to a manager, Jason Drumheller. The couple wedded in a colorful wedding held in Chateau Saint Jean’s rose garden on February 1, 2020. Previously, she was married to a former American Football player named Derrick Walker but the couple later divorced in 2007.
Rhonda Walker Family
Walker is the daughter of Dr. Rondald Gillum and Harriet Gillum. She has an older brother named Ron Gillum and a younger sister named Robin Gillum. She holds an American nationality.
Rhonda Walker Height
Walker stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches. However, she has not disclosed her body weight.
Rhonda Walker Net Worth | Salary
Walker has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. Her income is mainly from her successful career as a broadcast journalist. In addition, she receives an approximate annual salary of between $40,000 – $80,500.