DeRetta Rhodes, MBA, PhD is a vision driven executive and is going into her eighth season with the Atlanta Braves as the Executive Vice President, Chief People and Culture Officer. 

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. 

Dr. Rhodes, serves in the Metro Atlanta community in various board member roles and activities such as Executive Board Member of the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Vice President & Secretary, International Women’s Foundation 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 2026 Georgia Titan 100 Hall and 2026 Tribute to Women of Achievement (LiveSafe).  She was also recognized as 2025 YWCA Women of Achievement and 2024 Women of Influence by Atlanta Business Chronicle.  

She is the author of Courage of Voice: Empowering Women to Open Professional Doors.