DeRetta Rhodes, PhD is a vision driven executive who has broad experience in Strategic Planning and Human Resources spanning multiple industries including professional services, media, financial services, and non-profits. Dr. Rhodes joined the Atlanta Braves organization as a Senior Vice President of Human Resources before being promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief People Capital Officer, in January 2021. She was elevated to her current role, Executive Vice President, Chief Culture Officer, in January 2022. Dr. Rhodes, oversees communications, community affairs and people capital (Human Resources) for the organization's Major League and The Battery Atlanta operations.
Prior to joining the Braves, Dr. Rhodes was the Executive Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Vice President of Human Resources at First Data, Vice President of Human Resources for Turner Broadcasting and held leadership positions at Ernst & Young, ADP, HomeGrocer.com and YUM Brand.
Dr. Rhodes received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, her master’s in business administration (MBA) from Clark Atlanta University and her PhD in adult education from the University of Georgia.
She serves on several boards such as Executive Board Member of the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Board Chair of 21st Century Leaders and Trustee Member, Governing Board Member and HR & Compensation Chair of the Woodruff Arts Center, to name a few.
Rhodes completed her Ted Talk (TEDxUGA) in 2018 and has been recognized as 2024 Women of Influence by Atlanta Business Chronicle. She is the author of Courage of Voice: Empowering Women to Open Professional Doors.
