Rhonda Kirkland

Biography

A certified educational therapist with over 20 years of experience, Rhonda has dedicated her career to enhancing the lives of children and adults facing learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and dyslexia. She provided individualized therapy to help clients overcome cognitive and learning challenges, with a passion for education extending beyond the therapy room.

Rhonda holds a Bachelor’s degree and an advanced certification from the National Institute for Learning Development. She has served as a conference speaker, trainer, and advocate for early intervention strategies, making a lasting impact in her field.

Born and raised in Oshawa, she has led or worked on countless grassroots charitable initiatives and held leadership positions within the Rotary Club of Oshawa, demonstrating her lifelong dedication to community service.

Prior to her election, Rhonda also served as a political advocate for three decades, having participated in many local, provincial and national political campaigns in various roles including campaign manager, volunteer director, trainer and communicator.

Driven by a deep commitment to improving the lives of Oshawa and Durham Region residents, she has also helped to advance federal legislation related to victims’ rights and human trafficking.

Like so many families and seniors across Oshawa, Rhonda witnessed an alarming erosion of affordability, common sense, accountability, and quality of life under the previous NDP-Trudeau coalition, igniting a deep concern for her own children and future generations of Oshawa’s youth and young families.

As a single mother of two, she understands the importance of securing a stronger, safer, healthier and more affordable future. Well regarded locally for her compassion, integrity and work ethic, Rhonda is committed to restoring common sense policies in Ottawa and providing Oshawa’s constituents with a strong new voice in the House of Commons.