Rhonda Cheatham

Rhonda R. Cheatham serves as the Chief of Management Operations for the Government Operations Cluster within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) for the District of Columbia Government. She leads the administrative and operational functions of a diverse team of over 100 professionals, ensuring fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with key initiatives.

With more than 20 years of public and private sector experience, Rhonda has a distinguished record of leadership. Prior to rejoining the DC OCFO in 2010, she served as Deputy Director for the National Association of Women Business Owners, Executive Director for the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization, and Director for Small and Emerging Business for the City of New Orleans—roles where she championed entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and strategic policy development.

Rhonda holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hampton University and a Master of Public Administration from George Washington University. She is currently the President of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Washington Metropolitan Area and formerly served on GFOA’s National Steering Committee for Economic Development and Capital Planning, shaping policies that promote sound fiscal management and strategic capital investments.