Rhonda Walker has been waking Detroiters up with weekday news for nearly 10 years with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style and passion for her hometown. 

Throughout her life Walker has been committed to serving the Detroit area community. She is an active member of the Renaissance Chapter of the Links, Inc. She is a Partner with Cornerstone Schools, member of the Winning Futures Mentor Collaboration and the Founder and President of the Rhonda Walker Foundation for inner city teen girls. Walker logs nearly 100 appearances a year as a motivational speaker, host or volunteer with community projects and by sharing her time and enthusiasm in support of charities and corporate outreach. 

Walker is frequently recognized for her outstanding contributions and service to the community. She received the Michigan Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), 2008 SCLC Broadcast TV/Media Award, the Michigan Chronicle’s Woman of Excellence Award (2008), Compuware’s African American Employee Resource Group’s Flame of Inspiration Award (2008), the Sparky Anderson CATCH Foundation’s 2007 Neal K. “Doc” Fenkell Excellence in Media Award, the 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, Inc. 2007 Excellence in Mentoring award, the "Winning Futures" Community Involvement Award, the "Metro Detroit Mentor Collaboration" Mentor of the Year Award, the Salvation Army Distinguished Service Award; the Detroit Fire Department Community Service Award; the "National Association of Black Women" Community Involvement Award; the Black Women Contracting Best Mentorship Award, The Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Legacy and Philanthropy Award; Life Directions "Mary Ball Advocacy Media Award"; nominated for an Athena Award; received the Franklin Wright Settlement "Spirit of Giving Award" and the R.A.R.E. Foundation, R.A.R.E. Award, given to "Everyday Heroes" who make a significant contribution in their field of work. 

Walker's deep passion for inspiring children prompted her to establish the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to serve teen girls. The active organization, in its fifth year, supports inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System. Walker is extremely hands-on, in every aspect of the foundation. The foundation's mission: To empower inner-city teen girls towards becoming strong, confident, successful and moral future leaders. 

Walker is a native Detroiter and has held residence in Michigan her entire life. She is a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield and a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. 

In her spare time, Walker is an avid golfer and spends her spare time traveling, shopping and dining out with friends and family. She also enjoys attending sporting events, such as football, basketball and tennis with her family.